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My skin is dry around my noise .what can i use on my face? i have very sensitive skin

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Dermatitis: Most likely you developed a condition called seborrheic dermatitis. Otc cortisone-10 might help. Otherwise, derm may prescribe stronger cortisone creams to control it.

Answered 7/23/2013

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