Dryness Around Nose
Bothered By Dryness Around The Nose?
Dryness around the nose is a fairly common condition and, while seldom serious, is nevertheless irritating, and can be somewhat unsightly in extreme cases. There are several causes of dryness around the nose, ranging from skin disorders to the effects of blowing one's nose excessively when affected by a cold or the flu.
In some cases dryness around the nose is preventable. In other cases it's probably not, but there are at least things that can be done to minimize the symptoms and get the problem cleared up as soon as possible. The obvious solution to dryness is moisture, but that doesn't mean washing the face more often than usual, as in some instances that will only make the problem worsen, especially if the dryness is accompanied buy redness.
When Low Humidity Is The Problem - Some of us live in areas where the winters can be cold and the air quite dry. This combination of cold and low humidity can sometimes wreak havoc with the skin unless preventive steps are taken. Dry skin in such a situation is usually experienced on the legs and arms, or the backs of the hands, but occasionally the face and the area around the nose will be affected. The best approach here is to use plenty of moisturizer. It doesn't always have to be a cream or lotion applied to the face. Often using a moisturizing facial soap or moisturizing body wash will keep the skin from becoming overly dry. One thing to avoid is constant washing of the face, or worse yet constant scrubbing or using an industrial strength cleansing soap. Tenderness, not abuse is the watchword here.
When Skin Disease Is The Problem - While applying moisturizers is usually the best approach to curing dry skin problems due to the weather or other environmental conditions, medication may be needed if the root of the problem lies in a skin disease. Acne, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis can all cause itchy, scaly skin on and around the nose. If a skin disease or disorder is the cause behind the dry skin, and if an over the counter medication is not effective, the best thing to do is to see a dermatologist who can not only determine the exact cause of the problem, but prescribe the best means of treatment. While a little redness can often be tolerated, if there is a lot of inflammation on or around the nose due to dry skin, and it's at the point where you look like you're a habitual binge drinker, it may be necessary to use makeup to cover things up the best you can, assuming the condition is being treated at the same time.
When Redness Is A Problem - This is when dryness around the nose can cause some problems. Redness can be difficult to cover up. Too much make up and you look like you're in a theatrical production and about ready to go on stage, while too little either doesn't help all that much or calls attention to your nose. In some ways, when it comes to applying cosmetics to cover up a skin issue, you're on your own. One good piece of advice though is to make certain what you're putting on your face contains a moisturizer and not something, such as an alcohol, that's going to draw moisture away from the skin and make the situation worse.
In summary, if dryness around the nose is a result of effects of the surrounding environment, it's often preventable, and when it does occur, judicious use of moisturizing agents can often do the trick. If a skin disease or disorder is the root cause, them medication and perhaps professional help will be needed, In either case, try to avoid excessive washing or any practice that will end up irritating the skin, making matters worse.