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Itchy tender ear canal. hydrogen peroxide burns it. have this problem often, but worse this time. never use cotton swabs or swim. how do i fix this?
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Otitis externa: It could be infected and may need antibiotic ear drops. In many cases, chronic otitis externa is an eczematous condition that responds to other ear drops that can be prescribed. See ENT.
Answered 12/2/2017
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