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A 36-year-old female asked:

I have small red itchy scaling spot on my face for almost 2 weeks now, could it be psoriasis or eczema? had before many times eczema on my hand.

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Dr. John Chiu
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Unlikely: These are likely from conditions other than psoriasis or eczema although a contact allergy may be a potential cause. If the problem does not respond to topical hydrocortisone in a few days, see dermatologist.
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