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Dr. Abhay Sir, find attached photo. I think, its otitis externa only due to ear buds. Taken paracetamol, no pain now. Please suggest medication. Thanks, Jayant.
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Are you a diabetic? Also, is there pain when you touch the ear? Or any discharge? How long back did you take the paracetamol?
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Do not touch the ear, and keep it dry as much as possible.
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You can apply Neosporin or Mupirocin oitment to the area where you feel the pain thrice a day for 3 days.
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