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Suggest Remedy For Itching On Scalp And Corners Of Ears

Posted on Tue, 25 Nov 2014

Question: Sir, i am having some itching problem in some areas of the body like some 2-3 spots in the sclap, outer upper corner of the ears and some redish spots near the armpits for the last 8 months ocassionally. My height is 5'5'' and wt is 84 kg and am taking BP medication metosartan 25 for the last 1 year please advice

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query. Probably you have developed urticaria. It is an allergic condition.
Do you have these spots now?
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (22 minutes later)

i have uploaded some photos for review. thanks

Iam still having these problem

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs.
It is looking like folliculitus a bacterial infection.
Apply an anti bacterial cream like mupirocine.
You will recover within a week.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar