Are You Shedding?
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No, it’s not snowing, no it’s not dandruff… It’s your face! Have you been in this scenario?: Red, itchy, flaking patches along your eyebrows, around your nose and mouth, and underneath your beard… this all means seborrheic dermatitis. Translation: Mr. Snake Face is what it is. This condition is thought to occur when the skin fungus pityrosporum starts multiplying out of control.
Realize that you basically have dandruff on your face. And the best way to handle dandruff? Wash your face with an antifungal dandruff shampoo, like Nizoral. Lather up the affected areas, wait a few minutes, and then rinse. This can help it clear up in about 7-10 days.
And if that doesn’t work: Shave off the mustache and the goofy goatee. “It’s rare to see seborrheic dermatitis on a man who is smooth shaven,” says Dr. Bocachica. But before you move your Mach3 up to your eyebrows, ask your dermatologist for a stronger, prescription version of Nizoral to be used along with an antifungal cream, like Lamisil. This combo treatment should stop you from flaking out. (also check out our post on Shaving With Sensative Skin)
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