Hello, I am a 25 year old female that has had this dark horizontal line across my nose for about 7 years now. Admittedly, it has become a lot worse within the past twelve or so months. Also, I do suffer from pet and seasonal allergies but I choose not to believe that there is no cure for this albeit my dermatologist said so. Also, when I wear makeup, the foundation or powder that I wear seems to sink into the crease. I have tried prescription retina A and 8% hydroquine. Please help!
September 18, 2018
Answer: Allergic Salute -Horizontal crease on the nose This is a great question. You mentioned that you have allergies. A horizontal crease on the nose is a characteristic sign of allergies and is termed “allergic salute”. It is caused by upward rotation of the nose when wiping or rubbing to relieve the itching. The darkness may be Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation or PIH. It will be important to stop the cause before treatment (treat the allergies to stop the manipulation). Without that, attempts to soften the crease or fade the color will be limited.
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September 18, 2018
Answer: Allergic Salute -Horizontal crease on the nose This is a great question. You mentioned that you have allergies. A horizontal crease on the nose is a characteristic sign of allergies and is termed “allergic salute”. It is caused by upward rotation of the nose when wiping or rubbing to relieve the itching. The darkness may be Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation or PIH. It will be important to stop the cause before treatment (treat the allergies to stop the manipulation). Without that, attempts to soften the crease or fade the color will be limited.
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April 20, 2020
Answer: Dark line on nose Hi there thank you for your question.
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April 20, 2020
Answer: Dark line on nose Hi there thank you for your question.
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April 20, 2020
Answer: Treatment of Depressed Dark Nasal Line It is best to analyze what characteristics of this line make it more noticeable. Treatments to lighten dark pigmentation include topical bleaching creams, chemical peeling, or laser resurfacing (fraxel or pulsed dye lasers). The depression itself may create a shadow effect, making the skin look darker. Filling in the depressed line with a hyaluronic acid filler such as Restylane or Juvederm, may help minimize visibility for a year or two and create a smoother skin surface that looks better. Any of these treatments are worth a try, easy to go through, and should help.
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April 20, 2020
Answer: Treatment of Depressed Dark Nasal Line It is best to analyze what characteristics of this line make it more noticeable. Treatments to lighten dark pigmentation include topical bleaching creams, chemical peeling, or laser resurfacing (fraxel or pulsed dye lasers). The depression itself may create a shadow effect, making the skin look darker. Filling in the depressed line with a hyaluronic acid filler such as Restylane or Juvederm, may help minimize visibility for a year or two and create a smoother skin surface that looks better. Any of these treatments are worth a try, easy to go through, and should help.
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