What should I do if my baby’s ear is ulcerated?

The physical health of the baby is always a concern for parents, but there are some situations that parents cannot prevent, such as the baby suffering from some diseases. Generally speaking, babies need to go to the hospital for treatment when they are sick. If the illness is relatively mild, parents can also help treat the baby at home, which is also acceptable. So what should parents do if their baby's ears are ulcerated in daily life?

1. Causes and onset

The cause of the disease is quite complex, including congenital physical factors and acquired nutritional imbalance. Excessive nutrition, indigestion, improper clothing, external stimulation, etc. are all risk factors for this disease. Patients often have congenital allergic constitution, and about 3/4 of patients have a history of allergic diseases on one or both parents.

(II) Patient’s manifestation

1. Exudative eczema: common in obese infants, initially appears on the cheeks, with erythema, papules, and papulovesicles. It is often scratched due to severe itching, revealing bright red erosive surfaces with a large amount of exudate. In severe cases, the entire face or even the whole body may be affected. If there is secondary infection, pustules, local lymph node enlargement and fever may be seen.

2. Dry eczema: more common in thin babies. It often occurs on the scalp, between the eyebrows and other parts, and manifests as flushing, desquamation, and papules, but without obvious exudation. When it becomes chronic, it may also be slightly infiltrated and thickened, with cracks, scratches or bloody scabs. Often due to paroxysmal severe itching causing sleep disturbance.

(III) Family care

1. Home medication

(1) 0.2% diphenhydramine syrup 1-2 mg/kg body weight/day, orally in 3-4 divided doses. Or take 0.35 mg/kg body weight/day of chlorpheniramine orally in 3-4 doses.

(2) For those with erosion and exudation, apply 3% boric acid solution as a wet compress, and then apply zinc oxide oil. When the exudate decreases, apply boron zinc paste 2-3 times a day.

We have introduced the solution to ulcers behind children’s ears, so next time you encounter this situation, you don’t need to be too anxious. As long as you use the correct method and pay more attention to hygiene in daily life, you can ensure that your child's skin is smooth and tender, and you can also cure ulcers quickly and effectively.