BENGALURU: While many remain unaware of the risks, doctors are linking prolonged earphone use to a rise in ear syndromes, ...

Barbadians are being reminded to brace for periodic intrusions of Saharan dust throughout the year, with peak activity ...

Otitis externa refers to inflammation of the outer part of the ear canal. It can develop due to ... This is called irritant or allergic contact dermatitis. People wearing hearing aids may also ...

Dermatitis is a significant contributor to skin issues ... Although less common, it may also affect the ear canal and potentially lead to complications, such as hearing loss. Over-the-counter options ...

But those bravely breaking the waves may not realise they could actually be putting themselves at risk of hearing loss due to external auditory canal exostosis – better known as surfer’s ear.

Just like skin anywhere else on the body, your ear canal skin can become irritated ... “a lack of natural earwax or conditions like seborrheic dermatitis can cause itchiness,” Dr. Trenkle ...

The external ear canal, characterized by species-specific structural and physiological differences, maintains a hostile environment that prevents microbial overgrowth and foreign body entry, supported ...

Ear canal eczema. A type of eczema called seborrheic dermatitis often affects the ear canal, though it can also form behind your ear. Seborrheic dermatitis affects areas of the body that have ...

And, when examining your dog’s ears, you might notice redness or swelling of the ear canal, increased ear discharge ... Plus, taking action quickly can help ensure a problem won’t worsen. Dermatitis ...

Cotton swabs “really weren’t made to clean your ears — all they do is just push the wax deeper down into your ear canal and this causes an impaction,” Dr. Tonia L. Farmer, who goes by Dr ...