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Dryness and irritation in ears

2020-07-07 06:26:23
My ear often get's dry. Though there isn't any pain but i feel bit of irritation as i don't use earbuds now since a doctor recommended it's not good. Can you please tell the proper and natural way of caring for ears. Shall i use steam, some oil, or soliwax in long term?
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Don't clean you ears with soap and water Make sure you are not having dandruff
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Needs more detailed history .. Do consider online consultation if more bothersome ears
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You can put Vaseline soaked cotton ball in ear while taking bath and remove later Don't use any sort of oil

Answered2020-07-07 06:49:27

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It’s may be due to dermatitis external auditory canal
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Consult online with detailed history . Adv: clean the ear with spirit twice a day for few days if no improvement than apply Betnovate -c cream for local use BD .

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