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title: Flaky Skin Around Nose
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# Flaky Skin Around Nose

## Quick Summary

Flaky skin around the nose is often dryness or irritation, but it can also be a rash-like pattern such as seborrhoeic dermatitis or contact dermatitis. The right move depends on symptoms.

## Causes

Cold weather, nose wiping, harsh cleansers, retinoids, exfoliants, fragrance, and barrier damage can all cause flaking. Greasy scale, persistent redness, itch, cracking, pain, or spreading needs clinician guidance.

## Related Entities

- [Seborrhoeic dermatitis](https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/dermnet-seborrhoeic-dermatitis)
- [AAD — Dermatologists' top tips for relieving dry skin](https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/aad-dry-skin-relief-tips)
- [DermNet — Irritant contact dermatitis](https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/dermnet-irritant-contact-dermatitis)
- [Petrolatum](https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/petrolatum)
- [Ceramides](https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/ceramides)
- [Panthenol](https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/panthenol)
- [Glycerin](https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/glycerin)
- [Why is my skin flaky around my nose?](https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/why-is-my-skin-flaky-around-my-nose)