Question 1

what are the symptoms of chronic fungal infection in ear.does it differ from acute infection?

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Yes: Chronic fungal infection in ear can cause partial hear loss or complete hearing loss,headache,liquid drainage from ear and dizziness.

Question 2

can there be any solution to permanently cure fungal infection in ears?

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Yes : Full course of antifungal medication can cure the infection but hygiene is the answer to keep fungal infection away.

Question 3

is there any cure for fungal infections in the ears?

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Yes: Antifungal ear drops exist.  See your pcp.

Question 4

i have stubborn dry, flakey areas in my ear. could it be a fungal infection?

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Possibly: A stubborn flakey rash could be due to a fungal infection, but it could also be due to eczema, or other causes. Best to see your doctor to make a firm diagnosis.

Question 5

can a wound that looks like a small tear on my kid's ear lobe that doesn't heal for 2 months be a fungal infection?

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Not likely: I really need more information but assuming the wound is protected from dirty hands picking at it two months i would be concerned about it.  If it has been open to the air itneeds some kind of dressing either way seeyour doctor.

Question 6

i have a fungal infection inside & behind my ears that has spread to my scalp. i went to my dr. about it before it spread but the anti fungal cream he prescribed only lessened the severity & the rash comes back once i stop using it. whats going on??

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Seborrheic dermatiti: This sounds like seborrheic dermatitis -- it's the same problem as dandruff, but more severe. You might need a steroid cream in addition to antifungal. Discuss with your doctor; if s/he seems uncertain, request referral to a dermatologist.

Question 7

can inner ear fungal infections be harmful to your body? my inner ears have been itchy for a long time now and i don't know what's causing it

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External ear: I am sure you mean a possible fungal infection of the EXTERNAL EAR CANAL, not the inner ear.  You need a culture of the drainage of the ear canal skin to document the presence of fungus.  The most common cause of dry ears causing itchiness is the over use of Q-tips to clean your ears of wax.  Wax in the ear canal is important and healthy and will migrate out on its own.

Question 8

i have been treated for a fungal infection for 6 days - it developed under the dressing of my picc line.  now have left ear and jaw pain.

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Ear and jaw pain: May be unrelated, but hard to say.  I recommend seeing your doctor to rule out any other ongoing infection or spread of the fungal infection.

Question 9

hi. i have a fungal infection on the back of my ear. the doctor gave me fucicort and elica-m. how should i apply both? are these harmful?

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No: The rule of thumb is to wait 30 minutes before applying the next topical medication. However I don't see any problem even if you apply the creams one after another .

Question 10

scaley fungal infection in ear & outside on back of ears. itchy & red just behind the ears at 1st, now its been spreading deeper & deeper into scalp. & its always shed excess amounts of what looks like dead skin behind ears as well. whats this?

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Needs eval: It may be a fungal infection, or eczema or psoriasis. The way you sort this out is by having a proper exam done.

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What are the symptoms of chronic fungal infection in ear.does it differ from acute infection?

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Can there be any solution to permanently cure fungal infection in ears?

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Is there any cure for fungal infections in the ears?

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I have stubborn dry, flakey areas in my ear. could it be a fungal infection?

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Can a wound that looks like a small tear on my kid's ear lobe that doesn't heal for 2 months be a fungal infection?

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I have a fungal infection inside & behind my ears that has spread to my scalp. i went to my dr. about it before it spread but the anti fungal cream he prescribed only lessened the severity & the rash comes back once i stop using it. whats going on??

A member asked:

Can inner ear fungal infections be harmful to your body? my inner ears have been itchy for a long time now and i don't know what's causing it

A member asked:

I have been treated for a fungal infection for 6 days - it developed under the dressing of my picc line. now have left ear and jaw pain.

A member asked:

Hi. i have a fungal infection on the back of my ear. the doctor gave me fucicort and elica-m. how should i apply both? are these harmful?

A member asked:

Scaley fungal infection in ear & outside on back of ears. itchy & red just behind the ears at 1st, now its been spreading deeper & deeper into scalp. & its always shed excess amounts of what looks like dead skin behind ears as well. whats this?

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