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Acne inside ear canal

2017-11-07 17:52:06
Few days back I removed ear wax from an ENT using a vaccum like device. After that my friend saw the inside of my ear cannal using torch light. She could see white pus filled acne in the walls of my ear cannal. It is not painful but it is itchy
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It might be due to fungal infection or waxy flecks.. need to be confirmed by local examination of the ear by otoscopy.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment..

Answered2017-11-08 08:08:47

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