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White crud on ears and in hair. scratches off with fingernails. comes off in shower then returns later?
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Seborrheic Derm: Seborrhoeic dermatitis is believed to be an inflammatory reaction related to a proliferation of a normal skin inhabitant, a yeast called malassezia (formerly known as pityrosporum ovale). The main species found in the scalp is m. Globosa. It produces toxic substances that irritate the skin. Patients with seborrhoeic dermatitis appear to have a reduced resistance to the yeast. Try dandruff shampoo.
Answered 12/16/2013
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Seborrhea: This likely will respond to an otc antifungal shampoo like nizoral (ketoconazole). There are also prescriptive meds as well. Try the otc on hair and even wahs your ears with it. Facial har as well. For skin use an otc anitfungal like Miconazole cream.
Answered 6/30/2014
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