1 Sodium nitrate is a type of salt, naturally found in Chile and Peru. 2  It can also be created in a lab. 3  Sodium nitrite is also a type of salt, but is not found naturally and is created in a lab or as a byproduct of two other chemical reactions (i.e. when sodium nitrate is added to food and reacts with existing chemicals).
Eczema on Ear. Eczema on the ear can be particularly uncomfortable because of the extreme itchiness it can cause and the likelihood of an infection developing when the skin is damaged. The ear also becomes more prone to invasion by bacteria or fungus.
A natural zinc cream is another method to give a cooling sensation to the eczema affected area of the ear. Again, there are antibacterial properties in zinc. Use throughout the day to combat itchiness, keep the ear bacteria-free and moisturize too.