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Ear itching

2018-04-05 17:07:48
Sometimes I have severe ear itching... due to dryness or what I don't know...I use buds and sometimes use my finger for relief...but it starts bleeding...I really want to know why I get itching so frequently...is there any ear drop please suggest
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You seem to be suffering from chronic condition of ear skin known as chronic otitis externa. Most common cause being seborrheic dermatitis. You may need to apply steroid antifungal creams to the canal skin for few days. Avoid using ear buds
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-04-05 23:47:06

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