Asymmetry of baby’s two ears may be related to genetic factors, congenital malformation of the outer ear and auricular insect bite dermatitis, etc. According to the cause of the disease and the characteristics of the disease, we need to choose the general treatment, drug treatment and surgical treatment.
1. Genetic factors: If there are other grandparents and fathers in the family with the same characteristics as the child, the asymmetry of the two ears may be caused by family genetic factors. Plastic reconstructive surgery can be performed to treat the deformed ears.
2. Congenital malformation of the outer ear: due to genetic diseases, embryonic development by the influence of adverse physical and chemical factors, the above ear deformities can occur, at birth can be manifested as cup-shaped ears, beckoning ears, ape ears, cup-shaped ears and hidden ears and other types of deformities, deformity degree of lesser degree of non-invasive orthopaedic auricle system within 30 days after birth treatment, serious deformities of auricular plastic surgery treatment.
3. Auricle insect bite dermatitis: when the baby found that the two ears are not symmetrical, may be due to ticks, mites and bedbugs and other insects bites, due to the venomous sap stimulation triggered by localized redness and swelling. If the redness and swelling are mild, topical mometasone furoate ointment and other glucocorticosteroids can be used; if the lesions are extensive and the allergic reaction is severe, oral glucocorticosteroids (such as prednisone) can be taken for a short period of time.
When you find that your baby’s two ears are asymmetrical, it is recommended that you consult a doctor as soon as possible for a systematic examination, a clear diagnosis, and standardized treatment in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, so as to avoid delays in correcting the treatment of the best period of time.