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The inside of my ears are always itchy. i use qtips to scratch it but there's no wax or dirt. i also notice that the skin is flaky. what's causing it?
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It may be...: IT sounds like you could be having seborrheic dermatitis, although we need some more information and a direct exam for a final diagnosis. This could also be a fungal infection so that's why the importance of getting seen.
Answered 12/13/2014
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