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Flaky cheeks/eyebrows, burning, red. history of eczema. elidel, (pimecrolimus) azoles, tea tree worsening problem. could it be eczema not seb derm?
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Seb. dermatitis: Seborrheic dermatitis is a form of eczema. The description is good for your rash being seborrheic dermatitis.
Answered 3/16/2015
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See a dermatologist: Begin with a precise diagnosis. Throw away the tea tree oil which is useless and a common sensitizer. You may need tacrolimus ointment .1%.
Answered 3/16/2015
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