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Scaley fungal infection in ear & outside on back of ears. itchy & red just behind the ears at 1st, now its been spreading deeper & deeper into scalp. & its always shed excess amounts of what looks like dead skin behind ears as well. whats this?
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Needs eval: It may be a fungal infection, or eczema or psoriasis. The way you sort this out is by having a proper exam done.
Answered 9/20/2019
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