Question 1

excess earwax and itchiness in right ear for past month, now i have clear liquid discharge from r ear. no injury, no hearing loss. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Clear discharge: With the time frame for this continuing it would be best to see an ENT physician to check to see what this is based on. Many things can present in this fashion and should be evaluated

Question 2

my inner ear feels wet and itchy inside. earwax looks creamy. what type antibiotic cream is good for me ?

Accepted Answer

Not antibiotic: You may have a fungal infection in the ear canal and thus would not likely respond to abx.  If there is no history of ear drum perforation, some OTC anti-fungal ear drops (usually containing acetic acid) may be helpful. If problem persists, see your doctor to get checked out.

Question 3

my daughter's left ear is itchy. is it because of an earwax buildup or more hazardous? is there any home remedies?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say: This could be as minor as a skin irritation, a decaying dead bug in the ear canal,other foreign material,fungal growth, etc. If it doesn't bother her much, ignore it, if it's a problem, someone needs to look at it.

Question 4

my ear is constantly itchy, and my earwax seems to be an unusual red/orange color. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Wax: Wax can make ears itchy and wax can be brown to orange or reddish in colour . Ear examination can confirm the diagnosis.

Question 5

my right ear is very itchy inside, dark brown gooey earwax that comes back within hours. left ear is perfectly fine. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Too much: Earwax is not produced in noticeable quantity within a few hours. Thus your problem may be from large quantity of earwax which is bringing off slowly given the appearance of recurrence.  On the other other, the dark gooey stuff may be from an infection at the external ear canal which may require a topical antibiotic or antifungal agent.  Let your doctor take a look at that ear .

Question 6

what's wrong with my ear?  its so itchy with a bit of ear wax..

Accepted Answer

ENT : See ent.  He will examine and clean your ear. Wax implication can create itchy feeling.

Question 7

what does it mean when ear canal is itchy and ear wax smells ?

Accepted Answer

Ear canal: The above symptoms may indicate an infection of the exteral auditory canal.  This is best definitively diagnosed by a doctor examining the ear, and is treated with antibiotic ear drops.

Question 8

since last night inside my ears specially the right one are so itchy and i try with my pointing finger to itch all night and i feel they are wet with clear ear wax.
any suggestions? p.s. water didn't go inside?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection.: Best approach is an otoscopic look in the ear.  If infected but no perforation of the eardrum, a trial of ear drops with a solution of antibiotic and steroid (eg, Cortisporin otic solution) can be prescribed.  A family doc, Ear, nose and throat specialist, or internist can help.

Question 9

i have sore itchy ears that comes and goes for a few weeks. is it just ear wax or an infection?

Accepted Answer

Ears itch: Probably dermatitis either from no wax, chemical irritation (soap, shampoo), Q-tip trauma. Do not use q-tips deepen ear. Try some 1% hydrocortisone, apply to outer part of ear canal with q-tip two to three times a day when have symptoms

Question 10

itchy fungal infec. in corner of ears (where earlobe folds).when scratched, a raw scab forms & liquid (ear wax?) will leak (sometimes excessively) from scab.liquid hardens/crystallizes after certain amount of time - becomes liquid again when touched.

Accepted Answer

Anti fungal: I am guessing you had this diagnosed by an MD. You should have been given an RX for an anti-fungal.  You could try Clotrimazole, or Tolnaftate (cheap at dollar stores) applied 3 x per day.  If persistent see an ENT specialist or a dermatologist.

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Excess earwax and itchiness in right ear for past month, now i have clear liquid discharge from r ear. no injury, no hearing loss. what could it be?

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My inner ear feels wet and itchy inside. earwax looks creamy. what type antibiotic cream is good for me ?

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My daughter's left ear is itchy. is it because of an earwax buildup or more hazardous? is there any home remedies?

A member asked:

My ear is constantly itchy, and my earwax seems to be an unusual red/orange color. what could this mean?

A member asked:

My right ear is very itchy inside, dark brown gooey earwax that comes back within hours. left ear is perfectly fine. what could this be?

A member asked:

What's wrong with my ear? its so itchy with a bit of ear wax..

A member asked:

What does it mean when ear canal is itchy and ear wax smells ?

A member asked:

Since last night inside my ears specially the right one are so itchy and i try with my pointing finger to itch all night and i feel they are wet with clear ear wax. any suggestions? p.s. water didn't go inside?

A member asked:

I have sore itchy ears that comes and goes for a few weeks. is it just ear wax or an infection?

A member asked:

Itchy fungal infec. in corner of ears (where earlobe folds).when scratched, a raw scab forms & liquid (ear wax?) will leak (sometimes excessively) from scab.liquid hardens/crystallizes after certain amount of time - becomes liquid again when touched.

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