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What Is The Cause For Redness Around My Mouth And Eyebrows Which Is Very Dry And Flaky?
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I have redness around my mouth,above my eyebrows, and the top of my nose bridge. These areas are very dry and flaky. I try washing or wiping the areas but as soon as the flakes are removed it returns. I have very sensitive skin. Sometimes the redness goes away for a few days or weeks but it does return. Not sure if something I am allergic too or using wrong skin care products.
I have redness around my mouth,above my eyebrows, and the top of my nose bridge. These areas are very dry and flaky. I try washing or wiping the areas but as soon as the flakes are removed it returns. I have very sensitive skin. Sometimes the redness goes away for a few days or weeks but it does return. Not sure if something I am allergic too or using wrong skin care products.
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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From your description, you could be having seborrhoeic dermatitis.
It is a condition similar to dandruff on the scalp.
It will benefit with a 2% ketoconazole cream used twice a day for 10-15 days. It could recur, hence use a ketoconazole containing shampoo on alternate days during bath. Leave it on the affected areas for 5 minutes and wash off.
Use mild cleansers like cetaphil cleanser.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your description, you could be having seborrhoeic dermatitis.
It is a condition similar to dandruff on the scalp.
It will benefit with a 2% ketoconazole cream used twice a day for 10-15 days. It could recur, hence use a ketoconazole containing shampoo on alternate days during bath. Leave it on the affected areas for 5 minutes and wash off.
Use mild cleansers like cetaphil cleanser.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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