What is ear canal dermatitis?
According to doctors, there are 2 types of ear canal dermatitis, namely contact and eczema.
The cause of ear canal contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction, for example, caused by nickel-containing earrings and many other cosmetic products.
The condition is usually aggravated by any substance getting into the ear (water, cotton swabs, etc.).
Ear eczematous dermatitis appears spontaneously in people who have a history of any type of dermatitis.
As a result of skin irritation caused by dermatitis, the risk of bacterial or fungal infection of the ear canal increases significantly.
Ear canal dermatitis is characterized by the following symptoms:
The first symptom of a bacterial infection is severe ear pain. A fungal infection causes more itching than pain.
Treatment includes:
