Vitamin a deficiency may be a possibility? It certainly helped me when I had dry flaky skin in ears and nose. Good luck
hi, i had a similar problem for about 2 years. Constant infections and itchy ears , which led to loss of hearing due to build up of infected puss. I went to a specialist and he carried out an ear debridement on me. After this, no further problems. I also use a product called Swimear, which drys my ear when wet, to prevent any future infections. haven't had a problem since.
I've been using a product called "Clam Ear" which is basically some herbal oils that work well in lubricating the ear and stopping the itching. Trouble is you have to apply it a few times a day after it dries up. But it does offer relief.
Your problem is that you probably have a food allergy. Those are the exact same symptoms that I have...I went to an allergist and was tested. I have an allergy to wheat, rye, barley, oats...You'll find that wheat is in alot of things (msg, gluten, pretty much every food that is processed. You'll need to follow a gluten free diet (the same as for celiac disease). A coritsone cream helps, also there is a special soap... don't remember the name of it but you can use a dandruff shampoo (it has the same ingredients and use it on your ears. Good Luck.
Did they give the cortizone type ear drops? It turns out that many people have a sensitivity to those and it makes the infection worse. I was told not to use them at all. I was given a different drop which is gylcerin based and it works better but you have to find a schedule of use that works best. It is not a cure and I think the problem stems from allegies & or water in the ears from showers etc. Did they check for yeast infection in your ears? I have had this on going problem(itchy ears for over 10 yr) draining, scaling, itchy, smelly, sticky fluid,infection for over 5 months now & this drop is the best I have found yet but its NO CURE. I tear at my ears in my sleep to this day,makes them bleed. I try to keep my hair covering my ears because it is embarassing and ugly. I don't have the money to go back to the ENT at this time so I will suffer a little longer. I hope that you fare better. Good Luck with your search, keep me updated as I will you. Happy New Year