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My ears are very itchy and very hot just on the outside. it came on all of the sudden. what could it possibly be?
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Many things: Contact dermatitis, fungal infection, bacterial infection to name a few. Best to see doctor and have this evaluated. Need to see, feel skin conditions in order to try and make appropriate diagnosis. Best of luck with this. Dr R
Answered 10/1/2015
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