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How Can An Itchy Dime Sized Patch On The Ear Lobe Be Treated?
Question: I developed a very itchy area , size of a dime or nickel on my Right ear lobe. I applied Effudex but with no improvement. In fact appears to be slowly spreading. What could this be ?
Brief Answer:
Use a topical steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar(Dermatologist and Venerelogist). I have noted your concern.
Perhaps you have a patch of Seborrheic dermatitis. It usually presents as a red, itchy, dry/ scaly patch on face.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a steroid responsive dermatosis. Therefore I suggest you to use a topical moderately potent steroid e.g either Mometasone furoate 0.1% cream or Triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily for a few days.
Regards
Use a topical steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar(Dermatologist and Venerelogist). I have noted your concern.
Perhaps you have a patch of Seborrheic dermatitis. It usually presents as a red, itchy, dry/ scaly patch on face.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a steroid responsive dermatosis. Therefore I suggest you to use a topical moderately potent steroid e.g either Mometasone furoate 0.1% cream or Triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily for a few days.
Regards
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