There are many reasons for white patches next to the ears, such as vitiligo, lichen planus, pityriasis alba, post-inflammatory hypopigmentation and other reasons, which need to be analyzed according to the symptoms.
1. Vitiligo: it is an acquired pigment loss skin and mucous membrane disease, which can develop in any part of the body, so it may lead to white spots next to the ears.
2. lichen planus: is due to the growth and reproduction of malassezia formed by the skin disease, may also lead to white spots next to the ear, some may also appear mild itching, slight flaking and other symptoms.
3. White furfury: the cause is unknown, now thought to be related to allergy, a kind of atopic dermatitis. The lesions are round and oval white spots covered with furfuraceous scales.
4. post-inflammatory hypopigmentation: eczema dermatitis and other diseases of the skin next to the ear, after recovery, there may be hypopigmentation, manifested as white spots next to the ear.
There may be other reasons for white spots next to the ears, so you need to go to the hospital in time for examination to clarify the cause.