Joined: 19 Jun 2004 Posts: 1 Location: Pembroke Pines Florida
Crusty Cut On Earlobe Posted: 06-19-04 09:59am
Hello everyone! I am new to this forum
and I hope someone can help me. My son
(4yrs old) has recently developed a cut
where the earlobe connects to the head.
When it is dry it is has a crusty like
scab. I remember getting this as a young
boy also but for the life of me cant
remember any type of remedy. He doesnt
pick at it but when he pulls his shirts
off he tends to open it. Thanks in
advance for any help given!
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natvict
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jul 2004 Posts: 1 Location: Fort Campbell, KY
Posted: 07-11-04 08:21am
What your son has is called eczema. In
case you do not know what eczema is, it is
dry patches of skin that most times is
very itchy. But I have noticed on that
spot, my children most times do not itch.
Both my children have it. Sometimes they
can grow out of it. There is a great
product you can buy over-the-counter
called aquaphor. It has a similar
consistancy as vasaline. Or just using
vasaline can work as well. If that
doesn't help, take him in to the Dr.
He/she can prescribe something like
elidel. Hope this helps.
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