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I had dry skin on cheek where my ear begins and scratched it n some clear liquid came out n got some hard crusty stuff covering it now what could be?

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Dr. Lawrence Parish answered

Seborrheic dermatiti: You are describing seborrheic dermatitis that occurs behind the ears, between the eyebrows, and around the nose. This is not dry skin. Moisturizers will just aggravate it. Wash with soap. If the condition doesn't clear, see your dermatologist.

Answered 6/4/2018

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A member asked:

I had dry skin on cheek where my ear begins and scratched it n some clear liquid came out n got some hard crusty stuff covering it now what could be?

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