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  • male
  • 30 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've been dealing with these cuts behind my ear for about three months now. They're watery and tend to turn into flakes. I've tried using Soframycin and Neosporin, but the problem just keeps coming back. Any idea what else I could try to help this heal?

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Clopivate cream for local application is advise for 7 days, if any side -effects dermatologist opinion is advised .

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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