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What Causes Greasy Skin, White Crusty Flakes On The Eye Brows And Nose, And Dry Patches On The Face?

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Posted on Thu, 14 Apr 2022
Question: greasy skin white crusty flakes on eye brows and nose and dry patches on face only started recently
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Probably seborrheic dermatitis, follow the advice below.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to seborrheic dermatitis.
This is a medical condition that usually appears in areas rich in oil glands.
It causes scaly patches and red skin. It is related to skin yeast.

The common factors that trigger the symptoms are:
- Stress,
- Cold weather,
- Nonfrequent shampooing.

Some advice for betterment is:
- Use Miconazole cream for local application
- Use Hydrocortisone cream for relief
- Wash and dry frequently the area

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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What Causes Greasy Skin, White Crusty Flakes On The Eye Brows And Nose, And Dry Patches On The Face?

Brief Answer: Probably seborrheic dermatitis, follow the advice below. Detailed Answer: Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to seborrheic dermatitis. This is a medical condition that usually appears in areas rich in oil glands. It causes scaly patches and red skin. It is related to skin yeast. The common factors that trigger the symptoms are: - Stress, - Cold weather, - Nonfrequent shampooing. Some advice for betterment is: - Use Miconazole cream for local application - Use Hydrocortisone cream for relief - Wash and dry frequently the area Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.