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Suggest Treatment For Itching Sensation In The Ears
Posted on
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Question : Hello Doc,
I am regurally facing itching problem in my eras. Its more in right ear. My wife aslo have same itching problem. What is the casue of that. I gernally used ear burds. I am using Raybiotics ear drops but no luck. Please suggest some good ear drops to avoid the itching.
I am regurally facing itching problem in my eras. Its more in right ear. My wife aslo have same itching problem. What is the casue of that. I gernally used ear burds. I am using Raybiotics ear drops but no luck. Please suggest some good ear drops to avoid the itching.
Brief Answer:
The most common cause would be fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
There can be a few common causes for the ear itching, i will elaborate on them.
The commonest cause would be a fungal infection of the ear, this is common in swimmers and diabetic patients or in people who are exposed to damp weather for a long period of time. The treatment is with antifungal ear drops like clotrimazole or fluconazole ear drops for 2 to 3 weeks.
The second common cause may be dandruff. The outer part of the er has oil secreting glands , which may get blocked by dry scaling as seen in dandruff and lead to itching. The best thing would be to meet a dermatologist, he will prescribe a antidandruff shampoo/lotion, once the dandruff is controlled, the itching will stop.
Third common reason may be chemicals like oils, mehendi etc which you may be applying on your head. These chemicals can enter the ear and irritate the ear and cause itching. The best thing in such a situation would be to change your oil/mehendi and see of the symptoms resolve.
Hope you find my answer helpful
Take care
The most common cause would be fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
There can be a few common causes for the ear itching, i will elaborate on them.
The commonest cause would be a fungal infection of the ear, this is common in swimmers and diabetic patients or in people who are exposed to damp weather for a long period of time. The treatment is with antifungal ear drops like clotrimazole or fluconazole ear drops for 2 to 3 weeks.
The second common cause may be dandruff. The outer part of the er has oil secreting glands , which may get blocked by dry scaling as seen in dandruff and lead to itching. The best thing would be to meet a dermatologist, he will prescribe a antidandruff shampoo/lotion, once the dandruff is controlled, the itching will stop.
Third common reason may be chemicals like oils, mehendi etc which you may be applying on your head. These chemicals can enter the ear and irritate the ear and cause itching. The best thing in such a situation would be to change your oil/mehendi and see of the symptoms resolve.
Hope you find my answer helpful
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks for your answer. I will check with dermatologiest. Can u suggest any gernal ear drops that we can use..
Brief Answer:
You can use the antifungal ear drops
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Although i would strongly recommend that you meet you doctor, but for the time being you can use clotrimazole ear drops, they are safe and available in many brand names like candid ear drops, candibiotic ear drums etc.
Take care!
You can use the antifungal ear drops
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Although i would strongly recommend that you meet you doctor, but for the time being you can use clotrimazole ear drops, they are safe and available in many brand names like candid ear drops, candibiotic ear drums etc.
Take care!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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