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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
 
Initial medical treatment is to control any ectoparasites. Secondly a diet trial and skin testing may be carried out to rule out food allergy and atopy. If there is evidence of a bacterial infection [[Antibiotics|antibiotics]].
 
Initial medical treatment is to control any ectoparasites. Secondly a diet trial and skin testing may be carried out to rule out food allergy and atopy. If there is evidence of a bacterial infection [[Antibiotics|antibiotics]].
[[Steroids|Corticosteroid]] If the patient is refractory to the above. Treatment should be tapered gradually once a response is seen then discontinued once signs have completely disappeared.
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If the patient is refractory to the above [[Steroids|Corticosteroid]] should be administered. Treatment should be tapered gradually once a response is seen then discontinued once signs have completely disappeared.
**Chlorambucil may be useful in resistent cases
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Chlorambucil may also be useful in resistent cases.
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Surgical excision is required for large lesions that interfere with breathing or swallowing.
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*'''Surgical'''
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**Surgical excision is required for large lesions that interfere with breathing or swallowing.
   
==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
*Good but the lesion can recur.
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Good but the lesion can recur.
 
==References==
 
==References==
  
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