Question 1

I have dry skin on the outer part of my inner ear if that makes sense where the ear folds it's all dry skin behind, what is this and what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Could be eczema, if normal moisturizer cream and lotion not helping, could try a bit of hydrocortisone cream, but if no change or recurs even after use for a few days, see an MD, skin cancer is always possible, especially on the sun exposed ear, and if only unilateral dryness.

Question 2

Dry skin or  shampoo on ear in concave of helix. rubbed area harshly 1 day ago. have area of tiny broken capillaries on top of helix. will they fade?

Accepted Answer

fade with time.

Question 3

My son has extremely dry skin, behind his ears stsnk, & his skin cracks due to this dryness, what may be the problem ?

Accepted Answer

atopic eczema can present as dry skin, that's one of the common presentations, try skin care tactics like cream soap and moisturizers right after bathing while skin is bit wet, if that doesn't work, please see his doctor, good luck

Question 4

My ears were itching like crazy and i clean them out daily. i got my wife to look at then and on the outside of the hole around it were these tiny white bumps i guess and when she scraped them they would come off and it was like dry skin, no pus or draina

Accepted Answer

Mild inflammation of skin. Apply cortisone cream with a Q tip three times a day to the affected area & follow up with your doctor.

Question 5

I have very dry skin behind my ears.  sometimes it even "weeps".  what causes this and how do i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Most commonly weepy scaling dry rash behind ears is either eczema, seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis.  All three of these may respond to topical medications such as cortisone creams, however weeping may also mean that the rash is infected. An evaluation by your dermatologist and possibly a test for the presence of a bacterial infection would be best.

Question 6

Why does my left ear feel clogged and when i  take a shower it feels moist, itchy and gets dry skin inside the next day..whats wrong with my ear?

Accepted Answer

Getting wate or shampoo in the ear can cause irritation.  The clogging could be due to water or moist wax.  Yo may need to have the ear examined to make sure there is not a wax buildup.

Question 7

For the past 3 months i have been having clear discharge from both ears. sometimes there is a slight odor.  both ears have very dry skin on the outside and near opening of ears. when i remove it, i get more discharge. no other cold or allergy symptom?

Accepted Answer

Follow up with ENT, they can clean out the ear and also take samples with appropriate equipment  as may be fungal /bacterial  infection, or eczema/psoriasis ( for this you may consider dermatologist as well)

Question 8

Having dry skin problems behind my ears, beside my nose, on my eyebrows.it is very consistent. what is it caused from and what is the possible cure?

Accepted Answer

Seborrheic dermatitis (seb derm) is a chronic intermittent rash typically affecting the face, ears, scalp, & trunk.
This condition is believed to result from overactive sebaceous glands (seborrhea) & inflammation. The mainstay of treatment includes topical anti-fungal agents alone or in combination with topical steroids. Recommend that you see a dermatologist to get it under control.

Question 9

My son has dry skin on his penis and other parts of his body. i got the one on his eye and behind his ears to go away . but his penis will not. help?

Accepted Answer

Your son may have an infection or other condition that requires special treatment.  Make an appointment to see your pediatrician concerning this problem.

Question 10

My 1month-old has tiny red acne all over his face, scalp & his ear lobes and few in his body. dry skin is flaking off his ear lobes and scalp. help !?

Accepted Answer

That is what is known as milia.  It is his skins reaction to the fact that for 9 months of being under water.  It will have a tendency to come and go for several months.  As to the dry skin, it sounds like cradle cap.  Any oil, from baby oil to olive oil, will help to moisturize his skin.

Dry skin on outer ear

I have dry skin on the outer part of my inner ear if that makes sense where the ear folds it's all dry skin behind, what is this and what can i do?

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Dry skin or shampoo on ear in concave of helix. rubbed area harshly 1 day ago. have area of tiny broken capillaries on top of helix. will they fade?

My son has extremely dry skin, behind his ears stsnk, & his skin cracks due to this dryness, what may be the problem ?

My ears were itching like crazy and i clean them out daily. i got my wife to look at then and on the outside of the hole around it were these tiny white bumps i guess and when she scraped them they would come off and it was like dry skin, no pus or draina

I have very dry skin behind my ears. sometimes it even "weeps". what causes this and how do i get rid of it?

Why does my left ear feel clogged and when i take a shower it feels moist, itchy and gets dry skin inside the next day..whats wrong with my ear?

For the past 3 months i have been having clear discharge from both ears. sometimes there is a slight odor. both ears have very dry skin on the outside and near opening of ears. when i remove it, i get more discharge. no other cold or allergy symptom?

Having dry skin problems behind my ears, beside my nose, on my eyebrows.it is very consistent. what is it caused from and what is the possible cure?

My son has dry skin on his penis and other parts of his body. i got the one on his eye and behind his ears to go away . but his penis will not. help?

My 1month-old has tiny red acne all over his face, scalp & his ear lobes and few in his body. dry skin is flaking off his ear lobes and scalp. help !?

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