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What Causes Itchy Rash With Discharge Behind The Ears?

I have a rash behind my ears that just developed this week. It started out on one ear and then the next day went to the other..its been a few days and I try not to touch them. But I work at a call center and have to wear headphones all day. And by the end of my shift my ears are itching and burning and inflamed. Now they are starting to seep and ooze, they are so itchy and the skin looks white and scaly. Ive read about all the dermatitis and psoriasis stuff. I find it hard for me to have that, I hav e never once had a skin problem in my life. Need help! Any answers?
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having allergic dermatitis.
My treatment advice is –

1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days .
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid and hydroxyzine given only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr.Harshit Bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Itchy Rash With Discharge Behind The Ears?

Hi. As per your case history you are having allergic dermatitis. My treatment advice is – 1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days . 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid and hydroxyzine given only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr.Harshit Bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.