Red Ear Syndrome, anyone experienced it

I hope you find some answers for this unusual condition! And if you do, would you please report back here? You may help someone else who’s going through the same issues! Wishing you all the best.

I went to a dermatologist,that was a joke. He was clueless, said to put sunscreen on. I also asked about my excessive sweating, nothing. I really don't know what's next.
Thanks for listening

Well that was certainly disappointing for you! I was really hoping, along with you, that the dermatologist would have some idea of what’s happening with the redness of your ears and the excessive sweating.

I’m just wondering if you’ve had any tests to see if you have an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Both conditions can cause excessive sweating called hyperhidrosis.
https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/thyroid-disorders/hyperthyroidism-face
Don’t give up hope! I think the next step is checking back in with your primary care physician, letting them know that this is serious and you need help. They may need to play detective with you.

Another option to consider is a Functional Medical practitioner. Functional medicine doctors use specialized training and techniques to find the root causes of chronic illnesses. Here’s a link to find a provider in your area: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/

Do you have any issues with your the cervical area of your neck? How about medications? Some of them can cause side effects such as sweating. Did your symptoms begin after any event, such as an illness, that you can recall?

I live with a person who is affected by this Red Ear Syndrome (Sometimes called Hot-or-Burning Ear Syndrome). We keep a supply of flexible ice packs in the freezer - wrapped in thin clothes - to be held against the ear until the attack starts to recede. At first we thought it might be due to cancer treatment - mastectomy; one breast and some lymph nodes removed during surgery and following chemo/radiation treatments. But, casual research does not support that. Our GP suggested perhaps jaw-clenching was playing a roll, but these attacks happen at any time during the day, so I am doubting that. Recently, in cyber land, I am reading about potential neurological afflictions being at the source, but there are a lot of guesses out there and no apparent desire anywhere to try to root this out. The person living with me who is afflicted is female, age 69, active and otherwise in good health. There are no other symptoms; she takes no medications; has a healthy balanced diet; doesn't smoke; is rarely 'anxious' (one of the potential causes listed in cyber land is anxiety). In other words, this shouldn't be happening. 🙂 Hopeful for someone in the medical profession makes an effort to unravel this mysterious disease.

Welcome to Connect, @elwy44. Thanks for sharing the information about your friend with Red Ear Syndrome. This seems to be one of those quirky mysteries that will take time to sleuth out. While it doesn’t seem to be harmful it sure would be an annoyance.
It’s a great idea using the ice packs to help out during an event. This might help @leelou03 and @sbtheplumber1 when they have a flare up of burning ears.

Hopefully with more people adding to the discussion a common cause might be found. When this happens is it pretty random? So your friend can’t correlate it to any foods or specific actions?

The cool packs sound like the quickest relief.
I have a neuropathic itch and mild pain following shingles.
Icy Hot topical with menthol and xylocaine helps.
Worth checking blood pressure during an attack.
Agree it’s worth having your doctor checking some
lab.