Question 1

can i use deborax for ear itching problem? my ear has been itching since last month. i have ear itch problems since childhood, but they go away as and when i put ear drops in them. 
but this time it doesn't seem to ease away. can i use deborax for it? it

Accepted Answer

Debrox : Debrox eardrops are used to soften earwax so that the earwax can be removed.  It has no use in treating an itchy ear.  Your symptoms sound more likely to be from irritated skin in the ear canal.  You might consider seeing your physician.  He might place you on cortisone eardrops which will soothe the irritation of the skin and relieve the itching.  Best wishes.

Question 2

my ear itches so much. is this normal? is it okay to scratch it?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: This could be related to eczema of the outer ear. Dry itchy skin of the ear canal is pretty common. There is a prescription ear drop called dermotic ear drops that can be pretty effective. Do not scrtach the ear canal. The skin is a natural barrier to infection. Scratching can lead to an outer ear infection.

Question 3

what does it mean if my ear itches deep inside and out of reach?

Accepted Answer

Skin or foreign body: This may be from a skin condition such as eczema, or fungus in the ear. It may be ear wax that is irritating the ear canal. It may be something that is caught in the ear such as a bug or piece of something that is deep in the ear canal. An examination by medical personal may tell which it is.

Question 4

what does it mean if the inside of my ear itches?

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: You can get a dermatitis in your inner ear canal just as easy as on another part of your body.  Certainly, these types of irriations can be more annoying, becasue they are hard to get to.  Certainly do not try to itch your ear with a q-tip or bobby pin, etc.  See a dr. And there are some good ear drops which can help you.  Best wishes.

Question 5

for about a month now, every so often i wake up and the inside of my ear itches/hurts. what cause this?

Accepted Answer

Infection or rash: You might have an inner ear infection or eczema or contact dermatitis. You need to see a doctor for proper evaluation and exam. An infection may be serious and needs to be treated.

Question 6

i can't sleep because my ear itches! could this be related to stress?

Accepted Answer

Unlikley: You can try some mineral oil in the ear before you sleep (assuming there is no hole in the ear drum). There is also a nice prescription medication for itchy ears called dermotic oil.. Your primary care could prescribe or your local ent.

Question 7

i'm worried because my ear itches so bad that i'm bout to cry , and also my throats itches to, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Itchy throat: ear itch could be drying ears, need moisteur lotion, could be too much wax &amp; needs irrigation...itchy throat could be post nasal draining from allergies like ragweed pollen..

Question 8

good evening. i have a small white bump inside my ear. it huets when touched and itches at times. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Otitis externa: It could be &quot;swimmer&#x27;s ear&quot;. That tiny little bump can cause pain that is out of proportion to it&#x27;s appearance or severity but this usually doesn&#x27;t progress.  You can get OTC acetic acid ear drops.  Sometimes antibiotic drops are required so see your doctor if it gets bad.

Question 9

my ear lobe itches and its really dry its been going on for about two months. petroleum jelly makes it itch less and semi heals but doesn't go away.?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: Depending on the cause, different treatments might work. For eczema, hydrocortisone or stronger steroids may help. For a fungal infection there are specific antifungal treatments. Sometimes a better skin moisturizer is all it takes. Ask your doctor for help.

Question 10

hello. i've been having ear discharges for a while. the liquid is clear and a bit sticky. my ear itches and i always want to clean it out because it feels like there's wax. sometimes there may also be some blood. what should i do? should i just leave it b

Accepted Answer

Burst eardrum: The clear fluid is from the middle ear normally walled off by the ear drum, which has been perforated in your case.  Could be due to trauma (aggressive with the qtip?) or infection.  Cleaning with otc ear wax solution is usually safer and more effective than using qtips.  Would be worthwhile to have this looked at because antibiotic may be indicated.  Otherwise, yes, leave it b

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Can i use deborax for ear itching problem? my ear has been itching since last month. i have ear itch problems since childhood, but they go away as and when i put ear drops in them. but this time it doesn't seem to ease away. can i use deborax for it? it

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My ear itches so much. is this normal? is it okay to scratch it?

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What does it mean if my ear itches deep inside and out of reach?

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What does it mean if the inside of my ear itches?

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For about a month now, every so often i wake up and the inside of my ear itches/hurts. what cause this?

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I can't sleep because my ear itches! could this be related to stress?

A member asked:

I'm worried because my ear itches so bad that i'm bout to cry , and also my throats itches to, what do you suggest?

A member asked:

Good evening. i have a small white bump inside my ear. it huets when touched and itches at times. should i be worried?

A member asked:

My ear lobe itches and its really dry its been going on for about two months. petroleum jelly makes it itch less and semi heals but doesn't go away.?

A member asked:

Hello. i've been having ear discharges for a while. the liquid is clear and a bit sticky. my ear itches and i always want to clean it out because it feels like there's wax. sometimes there may also be some blood. what should i do? should i just leave it b

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