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Diagnosed Fungal Skin Infection In Ears. Using Clotrimazole Cream. Should The Yellow Crusty Layer On Ears Removed Before Applying Cream?
hi there
ive been diagnosed with a fungal skin infection on my ears. i'm using clotrimazole cream at the moment whichich has stop the stinging and itching.
the problem is my ears have a yellow crusty layer on them and i want to know if i should be removing this or leave it alone before applying the cream.
thanks
rona
ive been diagnosed with a fungal skin infection on my ears. i'm using clotrimazole cream at the moment whichich has stop the stinging and itching.
the problem is my ears have a yellow crusty layer on them and i want to know if i should be removing this or leave it alone before applying the cream.
thanks
rona
Sat, 5 Oct 2013
Hi,
As you got fungal infection in ear, put anti fungal drops in pite of cream as cream may stuck to the wall and there might be crust formation.
Before putting drops or applying cream gently clean with ear buds and clean the part.
While taking bath put some cotton buds in your ears to prevent water going inside.
Wetness in ears can encourage fungus to grow.
ok and take care.
As you got fungal infection in ear, put anti fungal drops in pite of cream as cream may stuck to the wall and there might be crust formation.
Before putting drops or applying cream gently clean with ear buds and clean the part.
While taking bath put some cotton buds in your ears to prevent water going inside.
Wetness in ears can encourage fungus to grow.
ok and take care.
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