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Q: I'm 15/f. I have very bad plague psoriasis on my scalp and I also have very bad eczema in my ears. It's like the psoriasis but in my ears. It's like my ears peel off these extra chunks of skin tissue. It's disgusting and I get bullied for it. It sucks so much and I just want it to go away. What are some home remedies I can whip up to prevent and eventually stop this? It makes me super upset when people point it out

I have eczema on my hands, and I find that there's no hard and fast remedy for it beyond the hydrocortisone cream that doctors will prescribe (you can also get it over the counter at pharmacies).

What does help me, and has nearly eliminated my breakouts, is being very careful when it comes to what products I use. Eczema is often related to allergies. If you can, start cycling out products one by one and replacing them with a sensitive skin, unscented version. For me, I find that dish soap is the biggest offender when it comes to my hands; since it's appearing in your ears, I would maybe start with your shampoo. It takes a while to go through things, but trial and error can help you figure out your skin sensitivities.

Rating: 5

Thanks I use cortisone all the time

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