Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Rashes Behind Ear, Pus Discharge. Wearing Hair In Ponytail To Prevent Irritation. Causes?
My 17yr old daughter has a rash or something behind her ear and it is causing the skin to split and weep. it seems to continue to get worse no matter what we have tried. Some doctors have said that she is allergic to her own hair.. but she has been wearing it in a ponytail to prevent her hair from irriating the area.. It is still getting worse. Not sure what to do. Please help
Wed, 26 Dec 2012
hello.there could be 2 things i suspect-1.constant maceration of the area with secondary bacterial and fungal infection,what is called intertrigo.2.one of the chronic condition affecting body folds, which only a skin biopsy will confirm.treeatment is possible if it is intertrigo,check with your local dermatologist.
I find this answer helpful
Hi,
Your daughter might be having intertrigo or seborrheic dermatitis. The confirmed diagnosis can only be delivered after a thorough visual inspection of the lesion. However to offer empirical treatment, you can clean the affected area with warm saline water and apply a combination anti fungal, antibacterial and steroid cream like monovate gm cream twice in a day for a week to see response. Hope that solves your query. Take care.
Your daughter might be having intertrigo or seborrheic dermatitis. The confirmed diagnosis can only be delivered after a thorough visual inspection of the lesion. However to offer empirical treatment, you can clean the affected area with warm saline water and apply a combination anti fungal, antibacterial and steroid cream like monovate gm cream twice in a day for a week to see response. Hope that solves your query. Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Skin rash
Loading Online Doctors....