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My son is 6 years old and he has been suffering with ear infections. he as no pain but his ears have sore and are always itchy. he has been for check ups and the we were told it's just an ear infection and antibiotics given. but it occurs all the tim?
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Mgt: It may be related to eczema. Have you tried a moisturizer without fragrance if the problem is outside of the ear canal? A low dose hydrocortisone cream may also be used for mild eczema.
Answered 2/25/2018
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