Nose redness may be caused by seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, contact dermatitis, etc. It can be eliminated by general treatment and medication.
1. Seborrheic dermatitis: When seborrheic dermatitis occurs on both sides of the nose, it may cause redness of the nose, patients should ensure that they have enough sleep, limit the fat and sugar diet, avoid drinking alcohol and spicy stimulating food, avoid excessive cleaning and rubbing the affected area.
Topical medications, such as ketoconazole cream, tacrolimus cream, fusidic acid cream, etc., can be used as prescribed by the doctor. Oral antihistamines, such as loratadine, etc., and antibiotics, such as doxycycline, etc., can also be taken for treatment.
2. Rosacea: patients should avoid excessive cleaning of the skin, avoid drinking alcohol and eating spicy food, if necessary, local cold compresses to relieve discomfort. Topical medications such as metronidazole cream, benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid ointment, etc. can be used as prescribed by the doctor, and minocycline, isotretinoin and other medications can be taken orally for systemic treatment.
3. Contact dermatitis: patients should pay attention to skin cleanliness, avoid scratching and rubbing the affected area, and strengthen skin moisturizing and care. Oral antihistamines, such as benzylamine, anti-leukotrienes, such as montelukast, and glucocorticoids, such as prednisolone, can be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Topical topical glycerite lotion, Huanglian zinc oxide cream, etc. can also be used for treatment to relieve symptoms.
It is recommended to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, do not abuse drugs privately, pay attention to observe the changes in the affected area in life, if the symptoms continue to worsen, you should promptly seek medical attention.