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Rash And Flakes On Both Sides Of The Nose And Forehead. Is It The Side Effect Of Taking Tetralysal ?

Hi I hope someone can help me, Basically about two weeks ago I started getting a rash type thing on both sides of my nose , and forehead , its made my skin red around my nose and get very flaky around the area and it becomes soft and grey when ever I wash my face, I dont know what it is but I do have acne and my doctor prescribed Tetralysal for it so it could be a side effect to that? I avoid touching the area as I hoped it would naturally heal, but all that happens it the flakes build up so I m forced to clean it, Its really starting to effect myself confidence, please help what is this? and is it treatable!?
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Skin around the nose getting flaky and red is a sign of a side effect of the cream or face wash . You should a mild steroid prescribed from your GP . You should use a mild cleanser called Cetaphil Cleansing lotion . It is a temporary flakiness which would surely go away with the steroid cream .

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Rash And Flakes On Both Sides Of The Nose And Forehead. Is It The Side Effect Of Taking Tetralysal ?

Hello I would be pleased to answer your question Skin around the nose getting flaky and red is a sign of a side effect of the cream or face wash . You should a mild steroid prescribed from your GP . You should use a mild cleanser called Cetaphil Cleansing lotion . It is a temporary flakiness which would surely go away with the steroid cream . Thanks and Take care