John Parke Custis (27 November 1754 â 5 November 1781) was a Virginia planter and stepson of George Washington. He was most likely born at White House, his parents' plantation in New Kent County, Virginia. He was the son of Daniel Parke Custis, a wealthy planter, and Martha Dandridge Custis.
Head lice, also called pediculosis capitis, can cause intense itching behind the ears and on the scalp. Head lice are extremely contagious. Other conditions exist that may cause itching behind the ears. Consult your doctor for a clear diagnosis.
Tinea capitis and impetigo are two of the most common infectious causes of rash behind the ears. 1  Tinea capitis (also known as the scalp ringworm) is an infection caused by a class of fungi known as dermatophytes. This fungus has a predilection for the human skin.