What Causes Tiny Pimples On Nose

Posted on Mon, 8 Jun 2015

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Question : Hello,

My Sister has an alergic problem on her nose tip containing number of tiny little pimples(Not exactly pimples) . This is happening from last 12 last years. This started she was in Typhoid.

Could you please let me know how to resolve this permanently. What are the mdications to be followed. What are the best possible clincs/ hospitals to be referred to. What are

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Papulopustular Rosacea; Oral antibiotics and topical clindamycin

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the Image.

Your sister has papulopustular Rosacea Or Acne Rosacea.
Rosacea is a skin condition characterized by redness, papules and pustules mainly on centrofacial area.

This is not an allergy and I suppose to start Oral antiinflammatory antibiotics like doxycycline Or minocycline. Antibiotics may need to be continued for weeks to months. She needs a prescription for these as they come with certain side effects and needs a good follow up with local doctor.

Topically she may use either clindamycin 1% gel Or metronidazole 1% gel, twice daily.

She may use a gentle cleanser for face wash e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion. It is best to avoid soaps on sensitive skin of rosacea.

Because her skin is sensitive she must also use a sunscreen regularly.

I suggest that she visits any of the dermatologists in vicinity for the needful.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar