Discovering strange, angry skin on your child’s ear can feel like a silent alarm going off. You don’t know what caused it. You don’t know how fast it might get worse. And the doctor can’t see you until next week. In those long hours, every itch, every scratch, every new patch of redness feels like a thr … … When you first notice unusual skin on your child’s ear, the most important thing you can do is stay calm and observant. Gently examine the area in good light,noting redness, swelling, dryness, bumps, or crusting. If your child seems itchy, reassure...
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