Question 1

i have extremely itchy ears, that spread to neck & face. i have a swollen gland/lump beside the jaw bone (right under my earlobe). what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Possible allergy: If you wear earrings and have this rash you may be allergic to the nickel in the earrings. See a dermatologist or your general doctor who can prescribe a cortisone cream and stop wearing the earrings till the rash has gone away. You may want to go have patch testing done at a dermatologist office to see if you are allergic to nickel. There are earrings made of titanium is rare to be allergic to.

Question 2

is mometasone furoate used for itchy ears?

Accepted Answer

Mometasone: Mometasone is a cortisone (steroid) medication and is too strong for the thin skin of the ears.  A milder cortisone can be prescribed, but for occasional use (1-2x/week) only to avoid thinning of the skin.

Question 3

i have green mucos coughing stuffed up nose itchy ears. what do i do i have to.record a demo and i can't sing.

Accepted Answer

sinus infection: It sounds like you have a sinus infection. You probably need an antibiotic. You can try a saline sinus rinse. This may help in the meantime. You should go to your doctor or to an emergency walk in clinic for an evaluation.
Good luck on your demo.

Question 4

itchy ears, nosebleed and spitting out blood?

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See doc: Nosebleeds and spitting out blood can be connected. Your age, frequency of nose bleeds, and how they have been managed can help. 
Knowing that there are no other problems such as smoking, cancer, chronic cough, points to spitting out blood from the nose bleed. Ears can itch from dry skin, wax, or just because. Try not to put anything into your ear.
Seek help for nose bleed. See doc.

Question 5

i have a sore throat and itchy ears?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Since you have not shared any information with us about yourself, including your age and medical history, its not possible to provide you with a proper or relevant response. Given the limited description of your sx, you may be experiencing environmental allergies and may benefit from OTC antihistamines.

Question 6

how can i treat itchy ears?

Accepted Answer

Itchy ears.: You can try over-the-counter antihistaminic  the one kind which does not make you drowsy. The pharmacist can help you with that.

Question 7

i have had itchy ears for about 2 months now what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Otitis Externa: If you mean that ear canal is itchy, it might be a fungal infection or allergy.
See your pcp.

Question 8

i have very itchy ears (inside).  what could that be caused from.  extremely itchy!

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: Pruritis without pain is generally manifested by dry skin or retained soap products. If itching becomes intense or starts to become painful then likely otitis externa see physician for evaluation.

Question 9

help with itchy ears and blockage when swimming?

Accepted Answer

Try: Putting alcohol on the ears after swimming to fully dry them out . Then when they feel better you can buy over the counter drops for swimmers ears to use that will help on a maintenance basis

Question 10

hi i have itchy lumps on my scalp and very hot itchy ears?

Accepted Answer

Itchy scalp ears: Could be fungal  or eczema from dermatologic condition or allergic ( food ) reaction or can be psoriasis.Try  Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo. and f/u with dermatologist

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