Prone to eczema on ears

[Guest Posts]

Hi there,

I would like to ask what to ask my doctor for. I am a male aged 52 off work due to various reasons.
1. I am prone to getting eczema on the back and side of my ears. It starts with the burning sensation and itchy feeling which needs a good scratch. Within a couple of days it is just itchy and sore, leading me to pick at the scabs.
2. I don't shave every day, but where I am going grey in my beard, (left and right) side of my chin, and around my upper lip.
It almost seems to come on when I'm stressed, rundown and/or I don't shave for a few days.
I hope you can help, or at least suggest something to ease the pain/problem.

Thank you for reading this, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Lloyd

[Dr Anton Alexandroff]

Dear Lloyd,

Thank you for your questions. I think you need to ask your doctor to refer you to a dermatologist to do an allergy test called patch testing to rule out an exogenous cause of your ear dermatitis/eczema.
I'm not sure about what could be a cause of a temporary greying of your hair. It might be best if your dermatologist sees for a consultation for this.

I hope this is helpful.
With Best Wishes,

Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD
Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer
The British Skin Foundation Spokesperson
London, Cambridge, Leicester and Bedford

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