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Been having the feeling that i need to "clean" my ears every morning after i wake up and sometimes during the day. this feeling is relieved if i use q-tips, but there is no wax. what could be causing ?
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Possible eczema: The canals can cause itching but the canals can become inflamed with constant use of q-tips. Try OTC steroid cream once daily for week and then weekly and the feeling should resolve. Gently use the Q-tip. For the most part best to stay away from q-tips.
Answered 7/13/2014
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