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What Is The Treatment For Red Skin Around Nose And Pimples On Chin?

Hi, Im a 15 year old girl and im really insecure about my skin, i have really red skin around my nose and i have pimples aswell as on my chin. i have camp in a few weeks and im so worried, i want to be able to go on camps and sleepovers without stressing about my skin :( will you help me?
Sat, 18 Jan 2014
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Hello,
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The red areas around your nose and chin could be due to seborrhoeic dermatitis which occurs in the teenage years due to excess oil production on the face. You could benefit from using a mild topical corticosteroid like hydrocortisone twice a day for 10 days. Do not use for prolonged duration as it can cause side effects. After it subsides, use a face wash containing 2% salicylic acid to keep oiliness at bay.
For pimples on the chin, you could use a gel containing 2.5% benzoyl peroxide at bedtime. The same face wash will help the acne too.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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What Is The Treatment For Red Skin Around Nose And Pimples On Chin?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. The red areas around your nose and chin could be due to seborrhoeic dermatitis which occurs in the teenage years due to excess oil production on the face. You could benefit from using a mild topical corticosteroid like hydrocortisone twice a day for 10 days. Do not use for prolonged duration as it can cause side effects. After it subsides, use a face wash containing 2% salicylic acid to keep oiliness at bay. For pimples on the chin, you could use a gel containing 2.5% benzoyl peroxide at bedtime. The same face wash will help the acne too. Hope this helps you. Take care.