Causes and treatment of ulceration behind children's ears

Canker behind the ears of children is a common symptom, which may be caused by many reasons. This article will discuss the causes, symptoms, treatment methods and preventive measures of children's posterior ear ulcers, hoping to provide some useful information for parents.

1、 Cause

1. Eczema: eczema is a common skin disease, which can occur in any part of the body, including behind the ears. Symptoms of eczema include redness, itching, dryness, peeling, etc., and ulceration may occur in severe cases.

2. Infection: The skin behind the ear is vulnerable to bacterial, fungal or viral infection, leading to ulceration. The causes of infection may be skin damage, scratches, allergies, etc.

3. Allergy: children may be allergic to certain foods, drugs, pollen, dust mites, etc., which may cause allergic reactions to the skin behind the ears, such as redness, swelling, itching, ulceration, etc.

4. Friction: The back of a child's ear often rubs with clothes, pillows, etc., which can easily lead to skin damage and ulceration.

2、 Symptoms

1. The skin is red, swollen and itchy.

2. Skin blisters, pustules, exudates, etc.

3. The skin is dry, peeling and desquamation.

4. Skin ulceration and pain.

3、 Treatment

1. Keep your skin clean and dry: wash the skin behind your ears with warm water, and then gently dry it with a clean towel. Avoid using irritating cleansers or cosmetics.

2. Medication: According to the causes and symptoms of ulceration, doctors may prescribe some drugs for treatment, such as antibiotics, antifungal drugs, anti allergic drugs, etc.

3. Local treatment: some local treatment methods can be used, such as wet compress, application of ointment, etc., to alleviate symptoms.

4. Pay attention to diet: avoid eating spicy, irritant food and food that is easy to cause allergy.

5. Avoid friction: Avoid friction between children's ears and clothes, pillows, etc. Use soft cotton clothes.

4、 Preventive measures

1. Keep your skin clean and dry: bathe your child regularly and clean the skin behind your ears to avoid dirt and sweat accumulation.

2. Pay attention to diet: avoid children from eating spicy and irritant food, as well as food that is easy to cause allergy.

3. Avoid friction: Avoid friction between children's ears and clothes, pillows, etc. Use soft cotton clothes.

4. Pay attention to personal hygiene: children's clothes, bedding, etc. should be regularly cleaned and disinfected to avoid the breeding of bacteria and fungi.

5. Enhance immunity: let children participate in outdoor activities more to improve their physique and immunity.

5、 Medical Guidelines

If the child has ulceration symptoms behind the ears, parents should take the child to a doctor in time. The doctor will make a diagnosis according to the causes and symptoms of ulceration, and formulate corresponding treatment plans. Before medical treatment, parents can pay attention to the following points:

1. Observe the child's symptoms: pay attention to the location, size, shape, color, etc. of the ulceration behind the child's ears, and whether there are other symptoms, such as itching, pain, fever, etc.

2. Record the child's medical history: record the child's medical history, including whether there is a history of allergy and disease, so that the doctor can understand the child's situation.

3. Avoid self medication: Before going to the doctor, parents should avoid self medication for children, so as not to affect the doctor's diagnosis and treatment.

4. Select a regular hospital: select a regular hospital and doctor for treatment to ensure the effect and safety of treatment.

6、 Precautions

1. Treat according to the doctor's advice: parents should strictly follow the doctor's advice to give the child medication, and do not increase or decrease the dosage or stop the medication.

2. Pay attention to side effects of drugs: some drugs may have side effects, such as allergic reaction, gastrointestinal discomfort, etc. Parents should closely observe the child's condition and seek medical advice in case of any abnormality.

3. Keep the skin clean and dry: During the treatment, parents should pay attention to keeping the skin behind the children's ears clean and dry to avoid infection.

4. Avoid scratching: children may scratch the skin behind their ears due to itching. Parents should stop it in time to avoid aggravating the symptoms.

5. Regular reexamination: parents should take their children for reexamination regularly according to the doctor's advice to understand the effect of treatment and the changes in the condition.

7、 Conclusion

Canker behind children's ears is a common symptom, so parents should not worry too much. As long as we get medical treatment in time, treat according to the doctor's advice, and pay attention to preventive measures, we can generally recover quickly. If parents have any questions about the child's condition, they can consult the doctor at any time.

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