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Dryness and irritation in ears
My ear often get's dry. Though there isn't any pain but i feel bit of irritation as i don't use earbuds now since a doctor recommended it's not good. Can you please tell the proper and natural way of caring for ears. Shall i use steam, some oil, or soliwax in long term?
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Don't clean you ears with soap and water
Make sure you are not having dandruff
Next Steps
Needs more detailed history .. Do consider online consultation if more bothersome ears
Health Tips
You can put Vaseline soaked cotton ball in ear while taking bath and remove later
Don't use any sort of oil
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Dr. Virendra Sharma
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42 yrs exp
Delhi
It’s may be due to dermatitis external auditory canal
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Consult online with detailed history .
Adv: clean the ear with spirit twice a day for few days if no improvement than apply Betnovate -c cream for local use BD .
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