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  • Female
  • 17 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I've been taking griseofulvin as prescribed and now I've noticed that my ear lobes and the skin under my nose have started peeling and are now scabbing over. I'm not sure what to do about it. Is this normal, or should I be concerned? Any advice would be really helpful.

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Thats unusual visit Dermatologist for appropriate management

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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