The joint of the ear is the postauricular sulcus, and the crack here may be related to trauma, chronic eczema, etc. According to the etiology and characteristics of the disease, general, local and systemic treatments should be selected.
1. Trauma: in mild cases, the postauricular sulcus on the injured side is only a fissure, which should be cleared and sutured at an early stage to preserve the soft tissues as much as possible, and then sutured with a small needle and fine thread after accurate alignment, and antibiotics such as amoxicillin should be applied to prevent and control infections after the operation.
2. Chronic eczema: often due to acute, subacute eczema repeated episodes or untreated development. It can be manifested as cracked epidermis in the ditch behind the ear, mossy change, flaking and pigmentation. Self-conscious itchy, often repeated acute episodes.
It is necessary to try not to contact the allergic substances that may cause this disease, avoid scratching, avoid washing with hot water, soap, etc., prohibit the use of stimulating drugs. For those with cracked skin, 10% to 15% silver nitrate can be used; between attacks, 70% alcohol solution can be used to clean and keep the local dry.
Loratadine tablets and other antihistamines can be taken, the serious application of dexamethasone and other glucocorticoids; secondary infection can be local and systemic application of antibiotics and anti-infection treatment; oozing more fluid in time to replenish fluids and vitamin C supplement.
When you find cracks at the joints of the ears, you need to actively seek medical attention, clarify the extent of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.