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What Causes Crusty Infection Behind Ears?
i have a sippy crusty infection behind my ears. it comes and goes but has lasted for a few months. some days it is worst then others. i was wondering if it could be causes by the materials in my glasses. i try to keep it dry but to no avail. do you have any answers. thank-you
Mon, 17 Apr 2017
HI
CRUSTY INFECTION BEHIND THE EAR CAN BE DUE TO DANDRUFF,OR A UNDERLYING CYST OR SINUS GETTING INFECTED EVERY NOW AN THEN,CAN BE A SKIN CONDITION.I WOULD SUGGEST YOU KEEP THE LOCAL AREA CLEAN AND CONSULT AN ENT SPECIALIST AND SEEK PROPER HELP.
REGARDS
CRUSTY INFECTION BEHIND THE EAR CAN BE DUE TO DANDRUFF,OR A UNDERLYING CYST OR SINUS GETTING INFECTED EVERY NOW AN THEN,CAN BE A SKIN CONDITION.I WOULD SUGGEST YOU KEEP THE LOCAL AREA CLEAN AND CONSULT AN ENT SPECIALIST AND SEEK PROPER HELP.
REGARDS
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