Itchy ears may be caused by fungal otitis externa, eczema of the external auditory canal, chronic otitis externa and other diseases. It is recommended to improve the otoscopy and other related examinations to clarify the cause, give general treatment, and anti-fungal, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory and other symptomatic drug treatment.
1. Fungal otitis externa: when the external auditory canal gets water or accumulates secretions, or when antibiotic ear drops are used for a long period of time, it is easy to be infected by fungi. The main symptoms are itching and pain in the ear. First of all, clean up the external ear canal scabs and secretions, and keep the external ear canal dry. You can use fluconazole ear drops, tretinoin econazole cream antifungal symptomatic treatment.
2. Eczema of the external auditory canal: it may be related to allergic reactions, psychiatric factors, neurological dysfunction, etc. It is mainly characterized by itching and polymorphic rash. First, remove the cause of the disease and avoid sensitizing factors. If there is a lot of exudate, 3% boric acid solution can be applied as a wet compress; if there is less exudate or no exudate, mometasone furoate cream can be used for local application. Loratadine anti-allergic symptomatic treatment.
3. Chronic otitis externa: diffuse otitis externa chronic itchy external auditory canal, a small amount of exudate. The skin of the external auditory canal is thickened, cracked, flaky, and even the external auditory canal becomes narrow. Antibiotics and glucocorticoid (such as prednisolone, dexamethasone, etc.) combinations, pastes and creams can be applied locally.
So if there are symptoms of itchy ears, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, improve the relevant examination to clarify the diagnosis, and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication and treatment.