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Heaviness in left ear
Hello Team,
I have dry ears and my left ear hole is small and the right one is bigger.
So on the left side it feels different and heavy and the skin inside feels very dry and pimples kind of...
Can you suggest any medication.
Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT
It sounds like you have asymmetry in your external auditory canals (EACs), with dryness and a sensation of fullness on the left side, possibly accompanied by eczema or localized folliculitis (pimple-like lesions).
This could be due to:
• Eczema of the ear canal (common in dry skin types)
• Chronic otitis externa (mild)
• Seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis (if recurrent)
• Anatomical narrowing (congenital or acquired) leading to more irritation or blockage.
Next Steps
Suggested Approach:
• Moisturize the ear canal gently with light mineral oil or olive oil drops (2–3 drops once daily).
• If irritation persists, use a mild steroid-antibiotic ear drop (e.g., Sofradex or Ciplox-D) for 5–7 days (only after ENT consultation).
• Avoid inserting earbuds or scratching inside the ear.
• Protect the ear from water during bathing (use Vaseline-coated cotton if needed).
• Periodic ENT cleaning may be needed due to the smaller left ear canal.
Health Tips
For more better than that, visit your nearest ENT clinic for more details examinations and treatment.
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