How to manage the skin problem behind the ear due to glass?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have a problem with my specs. There was a skin problem behind my ear where the specs rest. The injury is reddish black in color. One month ago, I had the same type of problem on my nose, the point where the specs touch my left side of the nose. Now, I am using contact lenses. After 20 days, similar kind of signs are there on the right side of the nose. Though I am not using specs, I still have the same problem. My doctor referred Fusiwal M cream every time. There is no change with the treatment.

Please help me.

Answer 1

Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

It is basically frictional dermatitis, which has left behind pigmentation. Do not use Fusiwal-M cream (Mometasone furoate and Fusidic acid) as there is no inflammation. It will take time for pigmentation to resolve. I suggest Kojiglo gel (Kojic acid and vitamin C) or Melaglow Rich cream (Avobenzone) twice daily for two months on black spots. With any topical application, there will be improvement till certain extent only. For better results, later you can consider spot peel or laser treatment from your dermatologist.

Thank you for consulting me.

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Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

From the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can say that on the right side of the nose is acne. You also have acne on the cheeks. I suggest Clindac-A gel application (Clindamycin) on it. Sometimes, when you use steroid cream like Fusiwal-M one of the side effects of overuse is acne.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.