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I have a dry, itchy throat and ears.i scratch my throat till it hurts, and sometimes when i do this ill get a tiny white spot. looks like dead skin?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

See your doctor: You need to be examined, you may need prescription drugs, OTC antihistaminic and salt water gargles would help till you see your doctor, good luck

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I have a dry, itchy throat and ears.i scratch my throat till it hurts, and sometimes when i do this ill get a tiny white spot. looks like dead skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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