ASK THE DOCTORS
Dear Doctors: Over the last couple of years, whenever I put on perfume or use a different skin product, I get a burning smell in my nose. It can take days or sometimes up to a week to clear.
Why does this happen, and is there anything I can do to prevent it when I want to wear perfume?
Dear Reader: The details you shared point to a distortion in the sense of smell.
This can occur in two different but…