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What Causes Recurrent Scaly Patches Above The Left Nostril?

Hello, For 10 months, I had scaly patches above the left nostril. (It started after some exposure with paper honeycomb at an aviation company. At that time, the paper honey comb also irritated my arms. I wasn t given any form of protection as the immediate superior said it was paper.) I was given Hydrocortisone. When I do not apply it, it comes on, itchy and painful and there would be pus. In August 2011, I started having red scaly patches at the side of my forehead, along the hairline, after a performance where we needed to use elastic straps to secure hats (however the trainer refused to allow us to use back our hats, hence, I think it is caused by hygiene reason.) I was given another cream by the doctor. It flares up quite often and the pimples started growing on it. My doctor said it is ezema. What is happening? Regards.
Mon, 24 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Since the lesions are scaly. It could be psoriasis. It's an autoimmune condition. Which could get flare up.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Saravanan , Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
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What Causes Recurrent Scaly Patches Above The Left Nostril?

Hello, Since the lesions are scaly. It could be psoriasis. It s an autoimmune condition. Which could get flare up. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Saravanan , Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon