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I am having extreme ear itching everyday  since six months. Usually itching happens at night. What should I do
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You seem to be suffering from chronic otitis externa which is type of chronic dermatitis of the ear canal skin. You may need to use steroid antifungal cream application to your ear canal skin for few days to week.
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required..
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