Itchy ears on one side may be caused by eczema and fungal otitis externa, which need to be treated according to the cause of the disease and the characteristics of the disease.
1. Eczema of the external auditory canal: this disease is mainly triggered by allergic reactions, neurological dysfunction, mental factors, endocrine disorders and other factors, unilateral onset of the disease can be manifested as itchy ears on one side. It is necessary to keep the ear dry and avoid allergic food intake. For the symptoms of itchy ears, often use cetirizine, loratadine and other anti-allergy drugs orally, severe cases can be used dexamethasone and other glucocorticosteroid treatment.
2. Fungal otitis externa: Most of the water in the external ear canal on one side, unclean ear digging and improper use of antibiotic ear drops, etc., infected with fungi triggered by the symptoms of itchy ears. It is necessary to remove the granulation, necrotic tissue pus, with 1% to 3% salicylic acid ethanol solution, mycotoxin sprayed on the external auditory canal, or with miconazole nitrate cream coated with the external auditory canal.
When one side of the ear itchy, need to actively seek medical attention, systematic examination to clarify the diagnosis, and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the use of drugs and treatment.