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What Causes A Dry,itchy And Crusty Spot On The Cheek?

I was bit by an insect(spider or ant) last summer which left a brown Mark on my cheek, close to hair line, very similar in looks like a liver spot. Trouble is that it has changed recently. It's gone from flat to raised surface, feels dry and crusty and itchy but burns if I do scratch it. What do you think??
Thu, 19 Mar 2015
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Hello,

I can understand your concern for dry, itchy and crusty spot on the cheek. After analyzing your query it appears that you have got infection over the affected area of the cheek and therefore the resultant dry, itchy and crusty spot on the cheek.
In all such kind of cases it is important to maintain a good hygiene and not to touch the area. I prefer to suggest an application of antibiotic cream such as mupirocin for two times a day. In case if it is increasing then I prefer to give oral antibiotics for earliest relief. You can discuss further with a dermatologist.
Take care.
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What Causes A Dry,itchy And Crusty Spot On The Cheek?

Hello, I can understand your concern for dry, itchy and crusty spot on the cheek. After analyzing your query it appears that you have got infection over the affected area of the cheek and therefore the resultant dry, itchy and crusty spot on the cheek. In all such kind of cases it is important to maintain a good hygiene and not to touch the area. I prefer to suggest an application of antibiotic cream such as mupirocin for two times a day. In case if it is increasing then I prefer to give oral antibiotics for earliest relief. You can discuss further with a dermatologist. Take care.