Seborrheic dermatitis and otitis externa
Common Questions and Answers about Seborrheic dermatitis and otitis externa
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Ear canals can get swollen due to infections when it is referred to as otitis externa. The infecting agents are bacteria, fungi and viral. Bacterial infections need antibiotics and fungal anti fungal agents. Viral infections are by exclusion and do not need any antibiotic therapy. It could also be a middle ear infection causing the discharge.
Eczematous otitis externa is a troublesome problem that sometimes responds to topical corticosteroid treatment. There are also other medications such as Elidel that have been tried. One newer agent is called Dermotic--it is actually a corticosteroid in an oil base.
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individual case.
Itching, and a feeling of fullness inside the ear - usually the first sign of infection * Swelling of the ear canal * Watery discharge from the ear * Severe pain and tenderness in the ear - especially when moving the head and jaw, or gently pulling the earlobe. Unlike a middle ear infection (otitis media), the pain of an ear canal inflammation or infection is worse when you chew, when you press on the "tag" in front of the ear, or when you wiggle your earlobe.
Wet ears could be due to ear canal infection, when it is referred to as otitis externa. It could also be due to otitis interna (inner ear infection). Sometimes skin disorders like eczema can cause wet ears. Only a consultation with your primary care physician can help diagnose.
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With discharge and hearing loss most probably it an otitis interna (inner ear infection) and it has ruptured the tympanic membrane. The other cause for discharge is otitis externa. Have a culture and sensitivity test done to find out the correct antibiotic that the infecting organism is sensitive to and taking this medication for the required amount of days may help to clear the infection. Please discuss this with your doctor am sure he will provide further assistance.
Since your problem has been of a recent origin associated with pain, it may be a temporary phenomenon. The other common causes for pain are cerumen (ear wax) impaction, otitis externa and otitis interna (inner ear infection). Please discuss this with your doctor am sure he will provide further assistance.
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This is all the more significant as there has been discharge. The other common causes for the discharge are otitis externa or infections of the external ear.
Have a culture and sensitivity test done to find out the correct antibiotic that the infecting organism is sensitive to and taking this medication for the required amount of days may help to clear infection. Am hoping Diabetes has been ruled out. Discuss these options with your doctor when you happen to meet him next time.
was to do with my ears ...Otitis Externa, ear infection, draining down the back of my throat, please go and get your ears checked out, i been prescribed otomize ear spray, an antibiotic anti inflamatory steroid spray, and from the first use, the feeling of needing to clear my throat has gone!!! Did you find this post useful?
For the otitis externa gently rinse the ear using a bulb syringe and warm saline solution. To ease ear pain, apply a warm washcloth or a heating pad set on low. Follow the instructions for ear drops and complete your antibiotic course. You can use OTC Acetaminophen also for relief from pain.
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Ear canals can get swollen due to infections when it is referred to as otitis externa. The infecting agents are bacteria, fungi and viral. Bacterial infections need antibiotics and fungal anti fungal agents. Viral infections are by exclusion and do not need any antibiotic therapy. Keep the ear canals dry and complete your antibiotic course, apply the ear drops meticulously.
The common causes for ear pain are cerumen (ear wax) impaction, otitis externa and infections. The infecting agents are bacteria, fungi and viral. Bacterial infections need antibiotics and fungal anti fungal agents. Viral infections are by exclusion and do not need any antibiotic therapy. As the pain is worsening, you will need to consult your primary care physician who will examine you and initiate appropriate therapy.
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I have had various std tests all negative. Multiple cbc which show no sign of infection. Crp liver thyroid tests are all fine. I am seeing an infectious disease specialist on thursday.
However discharge may also be caused by a minor irritation or infection. The common causes of ear discharge are eczema, otitis externa, otitis media, mastoiditis or a ruptured or perforated eardrum. An ear examination may be helpful for determining the correct cause of your symptoms. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause.
Hi, otitis externa is inflammation of the external ear, but this does not usually affect the mastoids. The mastoids are bony tissue which is present behind the ears. When the middle ear is affected, this can sometimes spread to the mastoids. And sometimes even intracranially. The report states that the mastoid bones are involved, but it has not spread intracranially.
Hi,
I have been getting electrolysis on my face and have recently been diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me if the Seborrheic dermatitis may have been caused by the damaging of the hair follicles. I have very mild seb derm but it flares up about four days after an electrolysis session on my face.
Any help would be appreciated.
Hello,
It looks like seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrhoeic Dermatitis is believed to be an inflammatory reaction related to the proliferation of normal skin habitant Malassezia – a yeast, which produces toxic substances that infect and irate the skin. The disease is neither contagious nor related with diet but it may be aggravated by other illness like Psychological stress, immune compromised patients, neurological diseases like Parkinsonism and stroke.
I have never had any issues with my skin and I have read that seborrheic dermatitis is strongly related to HIV, i also have red eyes and frequent migraines.
When do HIV patients start developing seborrheic dermatitis?
What other symptoms are developed with it?
When performing my last test alcohol was not completely dry on my finger + the final reading was before the 20 minutes mark set by the manufacturer.
Hence if your child is school going then it is unlikely to be seborrheic dermatitis. However it is often hereditary and if you have been diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, then your child carries the risk of having it in future life during adulthood.
Moreover it causes redness and inflammation of skin with yellow patches or red, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales. Hence it is unlikely to be seborrheic dermatitis in your child’s case but confirmation needs to be done.
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