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Best over-the-counter cure for inner ear itching?

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Dr. Joshua Rosenthal answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Cortaid (hydrocortisone): A little Cortaid (hydrocortisone) cream on external ear canal might help. Stop using qtips also!

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 4/9/2018

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