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A member asked:

There's a place above my earlobe and on the back of my ear that's flaky and peeling. the one above my earlobe also drains a little sometimes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sounds like: eczema. Try otc topical hydrocortisone cream. If it persists or worsens, it could also be fungus infection, so see a dermatologist for further advice.

Answered 7/7/2014

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