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Chronic Otitis Externa
Aka: Chronic Otitis Externa- See Also
- Causes
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Allergic Otitis Externa
- Inadequately treated Acute Otitis Externa
- Eczematous Dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Seborrhea
- Recent Tympanostomy Tube placement (due to drainage)
- Hypersensitivity Reaction to oto-topical agent
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Metal earrings (esp. nickel)
- Hearing Aid plastic case
- Cosmetics
- Shampoos
- Symptoms
- Signs
- Erythematous ear canal
- Lichenification may accompany erythema
- Management
- See Otitis Externa for general measures
- Avoid topical irritants (e.g. soap, Shampoos, cotton swabs)
- Treat specific causes (see above)