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Having Red Swollen Ear, Sticky. Now Red Rashes On Neck And Chest. Are These Related?
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I have a really red, swollen ear. For a fair while is has been really crusty behind the lobe, but now it's spread all over the ear. It has become a lot worse in the last week, and it sometimes now feels really sticky and wet when you touch it, but I can't dry it off... it eventually just crusts and when I wash that off it becomes sticky again. I have also started to get red rash patches on my neck and chest, and I'm not sure if this is related...
I have a really red, swollen ear. For a fair while is has been really crusty behind the lobe, but now it's spread all over the ear. It has become a lot worse in the last week, and it sometimes now feels really sticky and wet when you touch it, but I can't dry it off... it eventually just crusts and when I wash that off it becomes sticky again. I have also started to get red rash patches on my neck and chest, and I'm not sure if this is related...
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Wed, 26 Jun 2013
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Hi
Thanks for your query.
You seem to have developed seborrheic dermatitis.
This usually begins either on the scalp or behind the
Ear and then spreads to rest of the hairy parts.
You need to use topical antifungal and steroid combination creams for the same.
Avoid using hair oils or moisturizers over the affected area.
Sometimes oral antifungal drugs are also required.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Thanks for your query.
You seem to have developed seborrheic dermatitis.
This usually begins either on the scalp or behind the
Ear and then spreads to rest of the hairy parts.
You need to use topical antifungal and steroid combination creams for the same.
Avoid using hair oils or moisturizers over the affected area.
Sometimes oral antifungal drugs are also required.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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