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Have have had scabs on my scalp my hair line near my ears is thinning and is constantly knotted also its affecting my ear with stoney wax blockage?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Form of eczema: This is likely a form of seborrheic eczema which can be seen at hairline and around ears. Could also e psoriasis. Try some local cortisone solution from your MD.

Answered 6/8/2015

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A member asked:

Have have had scabs on my scalp my hair line near my ears is thinning and is constantly knotted also its affecting my ear with stoney wax blockage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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