The water outside the ear scabs consider with otitis externa, external ear canal eczema, preauricular fistula and other diseases related.
1. Otitis externa: not paying attention to local hygiene, often pulling out the ear can lead to damage to the skin and mucous membrane of the external auditory canal, and further combined with bacterial and other pathogens infection triggered otitis externa. The stimulation of inflammation can lead to increased exudate from the skin and mucous membrane of the external auditory canal, triggering the symptom of running water and scabs outside the ear, accompanied by redness, swelling, pain and other clinical manifestations.
2. Eczema of the external auditory canal: it is an allergic reaction inflammation triggered by allergic factors, which can lead to subcutaneous vascular congestion and expansion of the external auditory canal, and increase the exudate of the skin and mucous membranes, which can lead to the symptoms of running water and crusts outside the ear. During the period of the outer ear skin can also appear itching, crusting, flaking and skin thickening and other clinical symptoms.
3. Pre-auricular fistula: It is a congenital malformation of the ear caused by genetic factors. The fistula in front of the ear will have secretions discharged through the mouth of the fistula, leading to the symptom of running water and scab outside the ear. Physical examination often reveals a small concave hole in front of the foot of the ear, which may be accompanied by inflammatory reactions such as redness, swelling, heat and pain when combined with an infection.
If you are suffering from watery and crusty ears, you need to consult an ENT doctor to find out the cause of the problem and follow the doctor’s instructions.