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Why does my dog have tiny scabbing bumps on the inside of its ears?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 25 days old | 16 lbs

Kona has tiny little bumps on the inside tips of her ears. They're starting to go away, almost scab over. But we aren't sure what it could be. She has black ears so a picture isn't really showing the bumps

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 6th, 2017

Scabs or crusts on the inside of the ears can be due to mange mites (if the areas are itchy then she should be checked for this), trauma due to fly bites if she is outdoors for long periods of time, or ear margin dermatosis or seborrhea. A veterinary exam can give you more information about what could be causing the problem. Some cases of ear margin dermatosis may require antibiotics to treat secondary infection. It is controlled with things like special shampoos (benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid), supplements like fatty acids and vitamin A, and sometimes medications such as pentoxifylline.

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    Answered By Rosemary Barber, DVM

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    Hello! I'm glad to hear that the bumps are going away! Scabbing over is usually a good sign. They may have been insect bites (i.e. mosquito or black fly bites). This is an area where we can see an issue with sarcoptic mange, too, so if the area is really itchy, this would be something to have checked out at your clinic. But if the bumps continue to resolve on their own, you can just keep an eye on her at home. Best of luck!

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