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A patch of dry scaly skin behind righear

2017-11-28 18:17:06
I keep getting this patch of dry scaly skin behind my right ear, that I periodically scratch off. The skin falls off in dry flaky bits, but then its back to dry and scaly a couple of days later. Its partly behind the pinna and partly on the skin just outside the hairline, on the mastoid.
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This is called Seborrhoeic dermatitis. It can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.

Answered2017-11-29 03:27:42

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