Question 1

what is the definition or description of: redness or scales on ears?

Accepted Answer

Red ears: Eczema can present like this.  Try an over the counter steroid cream for a few days.  If persists, see a doctor.

Question 2

possibly have seborrheic, red raised skin blotchy patches &  white scale or dandruff flaking in eye brows face ears. looking for  natural cures?

Accepted Answer

Scrub: Suggest you wash face with ivory soap and abrade skin gently with a facial scrub pad.

Question 3

my child's ears show redness, is this a sign of inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: We need to clarify:  is the external ear red?  Or are you referring to when a physician looks at the middle ear with an otoscope?  Redness is usually a sign of inflammation but can be present for many reasons.  A red external ear can be inflammed from sunburn, vasodilation due to exertion (when your child runs around or cries).  A red eardrum can be infection, viral or bacterial.

Question 4

ear piercing redness, what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Possibly infected.: Possibly a reaction to the metal in the post. High ear piercings through cartilage have ^ risk of infection ; lack of healing because of minimal blood supply to auricular cartilage.  You can develop a perichondral abscess as well auricular perichondritis. If you ear is hot, red, swollen or has increasing pain you need medical evaluation. 1 study showed complications in up to 35% of people w &gt;.

Question 5

i checked inside my ear there is no redness swelling or anything, yet i feel sensations ?

Accepted Answer

Middle ear vs canal: The outer ear canal ends at a thin membrane that divides your inner ear from your canal. It is possible that the sensations may be due to inner ear problems instead of canal problems. If you develop a fever, ear pain, or diminished hearing, please have a dr look in your ear. They can see not only the canal, but through the membrane into the inner ear.

Question 6

i have a small red patch with scales on the crown of my head what could it be

Accepted Answer

Scales on crown: could be eczema, psoriasis, demodex, or a variant of pityriasis: see dermatologist for evaluation. Diluted tea tree oil may help if due to demodex.

Question 7

found a pea sized hard knot behind left ear(almost touching ear) only slightly painful when touches, no redness or fluid or anything, just the knot?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node or cyst: This is probably a lymph node behind your ear, or it can also be a cyst. Keep close attention to it in the next few days, if it does not go away, have your primary doctor check it.

Question 8

i have like a circle shape of redness on the right side of my head. just above my ear. it doesn't itch, or hurt, and it's not really bumpy. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: Can’t diagnose with available information. Examination, history &amp; possibly other testing would be needed to make an accurate diagnosis. Treatment would be dictated by diagnosis.

Question 9

dyed hair at salon on wednesday woke up yesterday with redness and itching along hair line and on ear where hair dye touched but was removed by stylis?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Avoid this dye in future. If severe, blistered reaction you ought to get 2 or 3 doses of prednisone spaced 2 days apart. Rinse in shower and apply a topical steroid such as triamcinolone lotion .1%.

Question 10

what can cause sudden redness and burning in cheeks and one ear? i'm on no medications. i have wore a face mask most the day due to my workplace. it's never happened before?

Accepted Answer

: An allergic reaction to an insect bite.or infection may be the underlying cause.
The face mask is unlikely to be related.
Monitor temperature and breathing, COVID-19 testing recommended. Watch for cough, runny nose and fever

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What is redness or scales on ears

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What is the definition or description of: redness or scales on ears?

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Possibly have seborrheic, red raised skin blotchy patches & white scale or dandruff flaking in eye brows face ears. looking for natural cures?

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My child's ears show redness, is this a sign of inflammation?

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Ear piercing redness, what is wrong?

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I checked inside my ear there is no redness swelling or anything, yet i feel sensations ?

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I have a small red patch with scales on the crown of my head what could it be

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Found a pea sized hard knot behind left ear(almost touching ear) only slightly painful when touches, no redness or fluid or anything, just the knot?

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I have like a circle shape of redness on the right side of my head. just above my ear. it doesn't itch, or hurt, and it's not really bumpy. what is it?

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Dyed hair at salon on wednesday woke up yesterday with redness and itching along hair line and on ear where hair dye touched but was removed by stylis?

A member asked:

What can cause sudden redness and burning in cheeks and one ear? i'm on no medications. i have wore a face mask most the day due to my workplace. it's never happened before?

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