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Cracked flaky skin behind my two year old's ears

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FTMaz · 21/05/2026 19:38

Hi all
my 2 year has been cracked, flaky skin behind his ears for a couple of weeks. It seems to come and go, does anyone know what could be causing it this or what it is? Thank you

Cracked flaky skin behind my two year old's ears
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DustyMaiden · 21/05/2026 19:41

Eczema probably. Make sure you rinse all soap shampoo off properly. Moisturise with e45. That’s what my dr said to me.

Lifeisexpensive · 21/05/2026 19:49

Rinse thoroughly, dry twice. So if you've washed his hair, dry thoroughly, and then dry again after half an hour.

NoodBanaan · 21/05/2026 19:49

For nine it was cradle cap and excema. Making sure he didn't leave yoghurt there and vaseline helped

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