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The skin around my mouth, chin, and sides of nose gets red or brown and is diff. color from my skin pigmentation. is this rosacea? i also have flakes.
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Possibly: Rosacea can appear precisely in the areas you describe but flakiness might also suggest seborrheic dermatitis. You really should make an appointment with an experienced dermatologist to diagnose and treat this problem.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Seborrhea: Seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by flaky skin of the scalp, eyebrows , sides of nose. See a dermatologist to properly diagnose and treat your particular condition.
Answered 4/23/2013
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