Maintenance of the skin is an important part of everyday health care. After all, it is the largest organ of the body and does tend to get crusty and damaged over time. However, sometimes, the skin gets too dry and flaky for no particular reason and becomes a nuisance. Especially behind the ears. The skin in the part and dry and up and come off in crusts very easily, resulting in irritating patches of peeling skin and sometimes even pain. Many people complain of this problem and don’t know why they suffer from this condition. Here we present to you the most common causes of dry skin behind the ears and the possible ways that you can treat it at home.
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Causes of dry skin behind the ears
There are numerous causes of the condition. Some mere environmental changes, while others point to a more serious condition, which is why you should give this health problem particular attention.
- Cold and dry weather, the most common cause is simply dryness in the air, which results in loss of excessive amounts of water from the skin. As the skin behind the ear is soft and delicate it results in rapid drying and flaking off of the dead cells.
- Sunburn, if you are exposed to excessive amount of sun, chances are that your skin may have gotten sun burnt. It’s common to not notice the problem until the skin starts to peel off because of the damage. This problem is common in countries of excess sun where the daily exposure rates rocket high.
- Dermatitis, another common problem may be seborrheic dermatitis, which is a skin disease. It can occur with redness and itch and may also be present on the nose and eyelids. It’s common in children, however, the best thing to do is just resist the itch. It’s basically an allergy and will go away with time. Repeated itching and damaging the skin layer can convert this flaky skin into ulcers.
- Thyroid disorders, a common cause of dry, itchy skin all over the body. It can present as a local patch or as a generalized problem and needs looking into.
- Psoriasis, a skin condition in which the body starts making antibodies against itself, resulting in damaged skin that flakes off. The skin becomes red, dry, with a flaky scaly character.
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Treatment for dry skin behind the ears
Now that you know of the many causes, the treatment of this condition is pretty simple. However, we do recommend you to visit the doctor if the condition persists as it may be pointing towards a deeper problem within the body. With that in mind, here are some remedies that you can use to treat most of these causes of dry skin behind the ears:
- Wash with medicated soap, cleaning the area with antibacterial and soothing soap help to get rid of any harmful bacteria in the area. As the skin is damaged, it is important to protect the area from any harmful invaders.
- Moisturize, try to moisturize the area with a non-scented soothing lotion. It is preferable. Stick to natural oils like olive oil as this will minimize the irritation to the exposed skin.
- Essential oils, tea tree oil is a great soothing remedy, especially for seborrheic dermatitis. You can mix a couple of drops with the shampoo or apply it, mixed in with the moisturizer. It is sure to bring lasting benefits.
- Antibacterial cream and anti-steroidal creams, try applying a local antibacterial cream to protect the area from getting infected. You can also use a local steroid to help control the allergy. However, it is advised that you consult the doctor before using these medicines.
All these treatments are likely to help overcome the dry skin behind your ears. More commonly, it is a simple problem, which will go away by vigilant care. However, if it doesn’t go away, even after constant remedies, you need to consider consulting a doctor. Try these treatments out on your dry skin, they will help you recover it for sure.
