Ear Psoriasis

Ear Psoriasis:

Ear Psoriasis: Introduction

Ear Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by scaling and inflammation of the skin which can occur on virtually any part of the body. Ear psoriasis refers to psoriasis that develops on the ears. It can be the result of psoriasis spreading from the scalp and may occasionally be triggered by wearing eye glasses. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Ear Psoriasis is available below.

Symptoms of Ear Psoriasis

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Recurring attacks of skin rash symptoms on ears
Small red patches on skin - these slowly expand and become scaly
Red plaques
Silvery scales
Skin pain
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Treatments for Ear Psoriasis

Not all of the treatments listed below are suitable or recommended for psoriasis in particular locations of the body. The list below is a general list for treatment for psoriasis as psoriasis can occur on multiple parts of the body at any one time
Topical skin care
Topical corticosteroids (Diprolene®, Temovate®, Ultravate®, or Psorcon®)
Vitamin D3
Calcipotriene (Dovonex®)
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Ear Psoriasis:

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Ear Psoriasis?

Misdiagnosis of Ear Psoriasis
Failure to diagnose Ear Psoriasis
Hidden causes of Ear Psoriasis (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
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Ear Psoriasis: Complications

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Causes of Ear Psoriasis

These are general causes which may be factors in psoriasis on any part of the body
Genetic predisposition
Factors that may aggravate psoriasis include stress, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking
Withdrawal of systemic steroids
Drugs, including salicylates, iodine, lithium, phenylbutazone, oxyphenbutazone, trazodone, penicillin, hydroxychloroquine, calcipotriol, interferon-alpha, and recombinant interferon-beta injection
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Underlying causes of Ear Psoriasis

Ear Psoriasis: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
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Misdiagnosis and Ear Psoriasis

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