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Is It Common For An Infant To Have His Ear Split At The Base?
I have a 7 month old son, and behind his ear on the lower part, the ear is split from the base. It doesn t seem to bother him, and it looks like it has been chafed and dry, I noticed yesterday. Is this common, and am I able to put Neosporin on it until I can get him in for an appointment.
Thu, 2 Feb 2017
no need to put neosporin unless it is infected.
unnecessary use of it leads to skin getting thin and damaged. consult ENT surgeon for diagnosis and further management
unnecessary use of it leads to skin getting thin and damaged. consult ENT surgeon for diagnosis and further management
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