What To Do About Flakey/Itchey Ear/Scalp Problems

[drock85]

Hi, yes i have a problem concerning my ears and my scalp, my ears the skin on the inside and outside have become very dry and flakey so bad to the point i can pick off peices that are about an inch in size looks like a standard "flake"
when i scratch and remove it it turns into a puss like substance. I can pick it, clean it, use a oil to keep it moist, but nothing seems to block it from coming back.
the problem i am having with my scalp is basicaly the same situation. i get clumps of dandruf, and big scales that can be picked off and removed but nothing is a permanent fix.
  I did some research on it and i thought that it was a food issue that cased it. non prostetic foods etc. but i just dont know what to do about it anymore.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be due to seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes flaky,dry, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas esp under the nose or anywhere on face. You can treat flaking and dryness with over-the-counter dandruff or medicated shampoos. Shampoo the hair vigorously and frequently (preferably daily). Active ingredients in these shampoos include salicylic acid, coal tar, zinc, resorcin, ketoconazole, or selenium.

If the symptoms persist,then it would be best to get it confirmed from a dermatologist

I hope that helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Kind regards.

[drock85]

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