Itchy ear with flaky skin and wax

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Asked for Male, 26 Years

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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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Anand

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

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Dr. Santhosh Kumar R ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Santhosh Kumar R

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Pune

You have flaky skin as you have Dermatitis of ear, which causes itching.

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