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A member asked:
My outer ears felt so itch and i start scratching it. few days after that, i sensed out there are some flakey outside my ear. what causes this?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Various: Most often seborrheic dermatitis. May be reaction fro contact with something you are allergic to. Often due to ear drops containing antibiotic. Can be eczema or psoriasis. You will get best result if you consult a dermatologist. Meanwhile you can rub in hydrocortisone cream twice a day.
Answered 7/13/2016
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Healing: The flakes may be from the trauma with your scratching and/or the healing process from the injury. Leave it alone and it will likely heal in a week or so.
Answered 7/13/2016
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