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What Treatment Do You Suggest For Dry Itchy Sore On But Cheek?

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Posted on Sat, 30 Nov 2013
Question: scab dry itchy sore on but cheek. when I scratch scad will come off bleed a little then re scabbed. this been going on for over a year.. the whole are of the skin seems abnormal. the black spot are sores that heals but there is one that does not want to go away..
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Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Lichen simplex... Steroid creams might help. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing here. I went through the pictures submitted. Duration and your case history most probably suggest lichen simplex. This is a type of chronic eczema that is related to stress, friction ,underlying fungal infections etc. I suggest you to keep area dry. Use loose undergarments. Avoid scratching. A sedative antihistaminic like atarax at night will be helpful. In addition you need to apply a combination of topical steroid and antibiotic like fucibet for a few days. Follow up with a dermatologist to supervise this treatment. Hope this will help you. Let me know if you need clarifications. Regards
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What Treatment Do You Suggest For Dry Itchy Sore On But Cheek?

Brief Answer: Lichen simplex... Steroid creams might help. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing here. I went through the pictures submitted. Duration and your case history most probably suggest lichen simplex. This is a type of chronic eczema that is related to stress, friction ,underlying fungal infections etc. I suggest you to keep area dry. Use loose undergarments. Avoid scratching. A sedative antihistaminic like atarax at night will be helpful. In addition you need to apply a combination of topical steroid and antibiotic like fucibet for a few days. Follow up with a dermatologist to supervise this treatment. Hope this will help you. Let me know if you need clarifications. Regards