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What Causes Severe Itching Sensation On Ears?

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Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2014
Question: I get intense uncontrollable itching in my ears, then clear fluid leaks from the skin, followed by crusting over & flaking of skin in ears that is itchy in & of itself, leading to more scratching & picking at ears. How do I treat this.
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are most probably having diffuse Otitis externa

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having
diffuse Otitis externa .

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
Keep ear dry , don’t allow water go inside while bath ,
Stop using any object or ear bud for ear itching ,
use antihistaminic levocetirizine at night for itching &
antibiotic + steroid ointment & ear drop to prevent infection-itching .

You will get relief .

I will urge you to visit an ENT surgeon and discuss about my views. He/she will write a prescription containing the above said medications which will help you.

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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What Causes Severe Itching Sensation On Ears?

Brief Answer: You are most probably having diffuse Otitis externa Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having diffuse Otitis externa . If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you Keep ear dry , don’t allow water go inside while bath , Stop using any object or ear bud for ear itching , use antihistaminic levocetirizine at night for itching & antibiotic + steroid ointment & ear drop to prevent infection-itching . You will get relief . I will urge you to visit an ENT surgeon and discuss about my views. He/she will write a prescription containing the above said medications which will help you. Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.