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Constant itching in ear

2017-09-21 13:08:06
Constant itching in ear .feels as if their is no wax left in ear. I even wake up in night due to itchy feeling..no pain or liquid coming from ears just plain itching...tried using solve wax to soften ear wax but that also didn't work
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You seem to be suffering from chronic otitis externa which is a common type of dermatological disorder of external canal. It usually needs to be treated inline with treatment of chronic dermatitis such as seborrheic dermatitis of scalp (dandruff)
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-09-22 00:11:28

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