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A member asked:

If i have flaky skin on the side of my nose, how can i get the white stuff off?

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See your Dr.: It would be nice to find out the root of the problem. Therefore you need to see a dermatologist. Once you have been properly diagnosed we can attempt proper options on how to better treat this condition.

Answered 5/23/2016

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