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I have very itchy ears (inside). what could that be caused from. extremely itchy!

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Dry skin: Pruritis without pain is generally manifested by dry skin or retained soap products. If itching becomes intense or starts to become painful then likely otitis externa see physician for evaluation.

Answered 1/28/2018

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