The treatment of eczema of the ear canal is based on medication, and some patients have traumatic ulceration and exudation which need to be rinsed and sterilized, in addition to the need to pay attention to daily care.
1. Medication. Eczema lesions can be coated with glucocorticoid ointment under the guidance of a doctor, such as fluticasone propionate cream, tretinoin acetate econazole cream, etc., and patients with significant itching can also take oral antihistamines, such as loratadine tablets, cetirizine hydrochloride tablets.
2. Rinse and disinfect. When the skin lesions are broken, you need to go to the ear, nose and throat department, the doctor can use hydrogen peroxide local rinse, remove the pus, clean the wound, to avoid bacterial growth, and use iodophor to locally disinfect the wound, and avoid the liquid flowing into the ear canal during the operation.
3. Daily care. Usually wash your hair and take a bath to pay attention to not get water into the ear canal, and do not frequently pull out the ear to avoid contact with allergens.
It is recommended that patients with eczema in the ear canal go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment, the application of drugs need to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions.