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What Cause Tight Crease In The Outer Curve Of Ear With Scabs?
The outer curve of my ear has a tight crease & it has been scabbing over; I put an oil antibiotic cream along the crease, but it still lingers. The other ear s crease isn t as deep & not flapped over the area as much so it isn t as bad. What is it & how do I get it healed
Wed, 24 Feb 2021
Hi,
The scabbing usually occurs due to some bacterial infection of skin and can be sorted out with the help of an oral antibiotic course along with local application of antibiotic ointment. Please continue to keep the area moisturized. If the condition is not improving then I would recommend you to visit a dermatologist and get other more serious causes ruled out.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anoop Kumar, General & Family Physician
The scabbing usually occurs due to some bacterial infection of skin and can be sorted out with the help of an oral antibiotic course along with local application of antibiotic ointment. Please continue to keep the area moisturized. If the condition is not improving then I would recommend you to visit a dermatologist and get other more serious causes ruled out.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anoop Kumar, General & Family Physician
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