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I have itchy ears all the time i scratch with a qtip and its gets better but then it starts right back. what would that be? or what meds can i take?
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Seb derm / psoriasis: You may have psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis of the ear canal. A little dab of hydrocortisone 1% twice a day for a few days on an as needed basis will usually do the trick.
Answered 12/12/2016
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