A member asked:

I was told by a doctor to try rubbing alcohol in my itchy ears. i've tried a few times and got very dizzy and lightheaded. why?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Rubbing alcohol will: dry out the skin and likely make the itching worse, try some OTC hydrocortisone and if not better see a different doctor, preferably a board certified dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment

Answered 4/16/2015

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