My Daughter Has Been Picking Her Crusty Ears!!!

True, we grew up using peroxide to clear infected wounds, but doctors are now saying soap and water is better. Peroxide can actually damage surrounding healthy tissue. If the skin is dry, I would use a nutritious oil like olive, grapeseed, or sweet almond. For extra antibacterial action, add a few drops of tea tree oil.

Have you used the antibacterial on other boo boos in the past without issue? I only ask because I actually have allergic reaction to neosporin, which I hear is more common these days.

Peroxide will dry out the skin which will make it MUCH worse. She's probably picking because the dry skin/scabs are itchy and irritating. Try spreading a thick layer of petroleum jelly behind her ears for a few days to help the area heal up.

I think the fact your child wants to pick it is normal but the condition itself is a symptom of something. Dry, itchy skin is a reflection of some imbalance going on in her body. How is her bowel movements? Overall health, sleep habits, water intake, etc. I would take a look at that and see if any modifications to increase water, decrease fried foods, processed foods, adding some healthy oils (pumpkin seed oil, flax oil, hemp seed oil (healthy omega 3's)in a raw form (usually a 1/4 tsp. a day could do the trick), and see if any changes occur. The body talks and we must learn to listen.

Good luck!

My daughter had the same problem with the crusty ears until I stopped giving her milk. It went away pretty quickly. It might not be milk but it could be a reaction to something--maybe even her shampoo or soap.