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Itchy ear with flaky skin and wax

2021-05-16 07:17:27
Both my ears are itchy and I have develop flaky skin inside of my ear. I feel the need to itch my ear and I also have wax in both my ears as well. I am facing this issue for last 2 months. What medicine should I take?
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You have flaky skin as you have Dermatitis of ear, which causes itching.
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Answered2021-05-16 07:26:10

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Use soliwax ear drops 4 drops 3 times a day. Keep ear dry

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