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White, Itchy Bumps On Earlobes, Neck, Chin. Used Benadryl. What Is Wrong?

Hi dr. My name is sherry, ihave little white bumps that are very itchy on my earlobes and neck and under my chin and on the very top of my chest. Ive been useing benadryl cream and the pills but neither seem to be working. Now my neck seems to be achy. I have been like this since april 7 th. I feel very ill. Can you give me an idea maybe what im dealing with her? Thankyou very much.
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
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Hi

Thanks for your query

According to your history, looks like you have seborrheic eczema.. ie dandruff over scalp associated with seborrheic lesiong over face, neck and chest.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also known as "seborrheic eczema" )is an inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and torso.
Typically, seborrheic dermatitis presents with scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin.
It particularly affects the sebaceous-gland-rich areas of skin.
In adolescents and adults, seborrhoeic dermatitis usually presents as scalp scaling similar to dandruff or as mild to marked erythema of the nasolabial fold. Various topical treatments include shampoos, cleansers or creams/lotions that contain antifungal, anti-inflammatory, sebo-suppressive or keratolytic ingredients.
One combination approach combines a dandruff shampoo, antifungal agent and topical steroid .

Hope it helps

Dr Geetika Paul
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White, Itchy Bumps On Earlobes, Neck, Chin. Used Benadryl. What Is Wrong?

Hi Thanks for your query According to your history, looks like you have seborrheic eczema.. ie dandruff over scalp associated with seborrheic lesiong over face, neck and chest. Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also known as seborrheic eczema )is an inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and torso. Typically, seborrheic dermatitis presents with scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin. It particularly affects the sebaceous-gland-rich areas of skin. In adolescents and adults, seborrhoeic dermatitis usually presents as scalp scaling similar to dandruff or as mild to marked erythema of the nasolabial fold. Various topical treatments include shampoos, cleansers or creams/lotions that contain antifungal, anti-inflammatory, sebo-suppressive or keratolytic ingredients. One combination approach combines a dandruff shampoo, antifungal agent and topical steroid . Hope it helps Dr Geetika Paul