Had it for about 3 years now, does anyone know exactly what it is? is it scarring? burst blood vessels? seborrheic dermatitis? I thought it would go away on its own but here it is many years later. I'm paranoid that it's scarring and the only fix will be some kind of laser. Is there any way to determine for sure if its scarring? it is ALWAYS red btw, it's not something that comes and goes. Red nosed for 3 years running.
I regularly get pustules and papules around the red area of my nose and it seems quite oily, I get some slight skin flaking too. Other oily areas of my face seem to be the bit between my lower lip and my chin, forehead is probably oiliest after that (I also have a few closed comedones on my forehead, could this all be fungal related?) Recently I noticed I have some dry flaky skin behind my ears, no idea how long that has been a thing though (its fairly minor and hard to spot)
If required I can take more pictures. The redness IMO looks a bit worse in real life, especially outdoors where the contrast between the redness and my pale skin is apparent. Any input is greatly appreciated.
Yes, it is fungus, most likely candida. Apply some clotrimazole crwam (often sold as canesten) - that should fix the problem If it does not fix the problem, get back to me and I can provide advice on more targeted antifungals to use.
Do NOT take antiobiotics, unless you have a life threatening BACTERIAL condition. Fungal problems are CAUSED by taking antibiotics.
Doctors know nothing about skin fungal problems.
The clotrimazole cream should fix the problem.
BP cream will NOT fix the problem, and it muy make it worse.
me the same. my nose corners have been red for nearly 13 years.
i suppose it might be seborrheic dermatitis. in a way it's incurable and will accompany you for manyyyyy years, until you become old enough and your nose no longer releases oil.
keeping a healthy lifestyle can help.
On 5/30/2019 at 6:32 AM, Aussie Scientist said:Yes, it is fungus, most likely candida. Apply some clotrimazole crwam (often sold as canesten) - that should fix the problem If it does not fix the problem, get back to me and I can provide advice on more targeted antifungals to use.
Do NOT take antiobiotics, unless you have a life threatening BACTERIAL condition. Fungal problems are CAUSED by taking antibiotics.
Doctors know nothing about skin fungal problems.
The clotrimazole cream should fix the problem.
BP cream will NOT fix the problem, and it muy make it worse.
I have been using the cream mentioned by my doctor which is the same cream you mentioned abovefor about a two weeks with no change should i continue with the cream?
My whole nose is red sometimes despite topicals like azalaic acid or retinoids. So frustrating.
On 5/30/2019 at 3:02 AM, Aussie Scientist said:Yes, it is fungus, most likely candida. Apply some clotrimazole crwam (often sold as canesten) - that should fix the problem If it does not fix the problem, get back to me and I can provide advice on more targeted antifungals to use.
Do NOT take antiobiotics, unless you have a life threatening BACTERIAL condition. Fungal problems are CAUSED by taking antibiotics.
Doctors know nothing about skin fungal problems.
The clotrimazole cream should fix the problem.
BP cream will NOT fix the problem, and it muy make it worse.
What targeted antifungals do you recommend? I'm getting desperate with my rosacea already. I've been using retinoid to treat acne and post infini procedure to boost collagen production. My dermatologist later put me on Soolantra cream which is also antifungal agent too I think. It made me break out like crazy and he then switched to Skinoren. I've beem using it for a week now and small red pimples are disappearing but my face is still red and I still have these red or violette flashes. Also when I apply the skinoren my skin is burning. Should I continue using it? I tried using it after moisturizer and it's a bit better but still my skin is burning. I think i could tolerate the retinoid better there was no burning sensation after the retinoid.