Have you ever seen someone’s ears turn red? Do your ears ever feel hot? There are a number of reasons why your ears may turn red or feel hot.
One of the most common causes of ears turning red is an emotional response, such as embarrassment, anxiety, or anger. When we are exposed to extreme cold or extreme heat our ears may turn red. Sunburn can also be a cause and this may not happen until after you are out of the sun. Trauma to the ear may cause redness and a hot sensation. Red Ear Syndrome (RES) is a rare condition that presents as a severe burning sensation in one or both ears. Seborrheic Eczema is a skin condition that results in red, hot, scaly patches on the ears, scalp, face, and back. Red, hot ears can be a result of hormonal changes or even changing medications. Trigeminal Neuralgia is a long-term pain disorder that may include burning pain in the ears. Erythermalgia, a rare condition that can be triggered by increased body temperature or ingesting alcohol or spicy foods, can cause pain, redness and swelling of the ears. Lastly, ear infections or Otitis Media can cause inflammation and pain resulting in red, hot ears.
If you are experiencing hot, red ears, see an audiology doctor who will perform a visual inspection of your ear followed by a hearing test to explore the potential causes. Call Gardner Audiology at 1-800-277-1182 to schedule a visit with a Doctor of Audiology at one of their 10 Tampa Bay locations.
