Possible causes of a smell behind the ear include poor hygiene, seborrheic dermatitis, infections, and more. Treatment may depend on the cause. Because people cannot see the area behind their ears ...

Certain viral infections and autoimmune diseases may cause a rash behind the ear in both children and adults. While some causes, such as contact dermatitis, are not concerning, other causes ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Red ears are usually harmless and can occur for many reasons, including emotional responses and eating spicy foods. They can also be caused by a medical ...

A 98-year-old woman presented with a 4-month history of an eczematous dermatitis that started on both ears and spread to the temples and forehead (Fig 1). She had been prescribed topical steroid ...