Broken external auditory canal may be caused by trauma, boils on the external auditory canal, eczema on the external auditory canal and other diseases, which need to be clearly diagnosed, choose the appropriate way to deal with it, including general treatment, medication and so on.
1. Trauma: If the external auditory canal is slightly contused due to ear digging, there may be localized skin lesions and redness and swelling, and after the coagulation mechanism comes into play, it can usually form a blood crust and stop bleeding on its own. Available 75% alcohol or low concentration of vital iodine in the local disinfection, to avoid the external auditory canal into the water, pay attention to rest, light diet. If no secondary infection occurs, the injury can be healed gradually.
2. Boils on the external auditory canal: a ruptured external auditory canal may also be caused by a boil on the external auditory canal, patients need to be incised and drained first, and then use 3% hydrogen peroxide and saline to rinse repeatedly, and then oral amoxicillin, cefadroxil, and other antibiotic treatments. Local use of fusidic acid cream, levofloxacin ear drops and other antibiotic treatment.
3. Eczema of the external auditory canal: Eczema of the external auditory canal is mostly triggered by allergies, which can also lead to localized ulceration, itching and oozing, patients should pay attention to local cleanliness and avoid scratching with their hands. Generally oral antihistamines to reduce the allergic reaction, such as loratadine, cetirizine and so on. Glucocorticosteroids such as mometasone furoate ointment are often applied locally.
There are more reasons why the external auditory canal is broken, such as a larger scope of damage, more bleeding or obvious symptoms of discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor for examination, a clear diagnosis, and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.