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What Causes Red, Swollen And Itchy Outer Ear?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Nov 2015
Question: my outer ears are itchy, red, swollen, feel burning ... it started with my left and now it's clearly both. what is the cause? and what should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can be external ear infection due to fungus.

Detailed Answer:
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Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely external ear infection due to fungus. Examination with an ENT specialist will be helpful to rule out the condition. You might also need to do a swab test find out causative agent.

For such condition i would suggest using ear drops (Otiflox) containing combination of antifungal agents like clotrimazole , antibacterial like ofloxacin and corticosteroid like beclomethasone for local application.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Causes Red, Swollen And Itchy Outer Ear?

Brief Answer: Can be external ear infection due to fungus. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely external ear infection due to fungus. Examination with an ENT specialist will be helpful to rule out the condition. You might also need to do a swab test find out causative agent. For such condition i would suggest using ear drops (Otiflox) containing combination of antifungal agents like clotrimazole , antibacterial like ofloxacin and corticosteroid like beclomethasone for local application. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.