27/08/2025
PSORIASIS AWARENESS MONTH 1st-30th August
Many people may not know that Psoriasis can affect the ears
What Is Ear Psoriasis?
Ear psoriasis is a chronic – meaning ongoing – skin condition that happens when your immune system reacts too strongly to protect against germs and other invaders. This causes dead skin cells to build up in and around your ears and form thick, scaly patches.
Most of the time, symptoms appear on the outside of the ear as well as in the crease behind it. They can happen inside the ear canal, too. The condition doesn’t reach deeper to affect more delicate parts like the eardrum, though.
Whether your condition is mild or severe, you have several treatment options to ease symptoms on and in your ears.
Ear Psoriasis Symptoms
You may have:
Red, dry patches of skin on your ear for lighter skin tones. On darker skin tones, patches can look purple or grey.
Silvery or crusty scales called plaques
Scales that build up inside your ear canal
Itching, burning, or tenderness inside and outside the ear
A clogged feeling inside your ear
Trouble hearing
If you scratch and pick at the affected areas or try to clear out the build up inside your ear, that could lead to bleeding and more irritation and inflammation. It may even cause the psoriasis to spread to nearby areas.
If you are suffering please do not hesitate to contact us for an appointment for professional advice on ear psoriasis
