<human>: Hey. Im a 28 year old male and my condition is on the face. It started about 4 years ago. What happens is that i will get these rash like areas around the sides of my nose and upper lip that will itch and flake once i wash the areas. It will go away for a bit but it comes right back in the exact same areas and looks virtually identical as the previous affected areas befor.
<bot>: HelloI would be pleased to answer your question. Seborrhea Dermatitis: These grains sound like small crusts and your condition sounds like seborrhea dermatitis. This is a condition where the body loses tolerance for a yeast called Malaysia (which is present normally on all our skins) and starts attacking it leading to symptoms. This condition responds fastest to a steroid and antiyeast lotion applied on the area twice a day. This requires a prescription and your doctor can write one for you. If you cannot see your doctor for any reason then here is what I would recommend trying: Mizoram- cream: to apply alternate day (e.g. Mon-Wed-Fri). Use regularly for 4-6 weeks then start decreasing the frequency of application gradually till you reach once a week and maintain. Also use over the counter sortied cream (steroid creams) Avoid picking the area. Please feel free to ask if you have any queries. Thanks and Take care