Therapy for eczema in the auditory canal
The therapy depends on the cause, but in general, triggering factors must be eliminated, especially in the case of contact eczema. Here a first improvement is reached by removing the exogenous noxe, this can be for example a piercing from nickel or chrome. The affected skin area is cleaned locally with 50% alcohol, which is often a solution.
The auditory canal should be kept dry and clean to stop and contain the inflammation. In the case of microbial and endogenous eczema, antibiotics are often used as a targeted therapy to alleviate the inflammation. It is often performed locally with ointments or drops.
Only in severe cases may intravenous administration of an antibiotic be necessary. For the treatment of eczema in the auditory canal, ointments are the remedy of choice. They can be used for both dry and weeping eczema.
Another advantage is that they are easy to apply and thus quickly take effect at the site of the inflammation. In the case of allergic or inflammatory reactions, for example, ointments with added cortisone can slow down the inflammation and contribute to a faster improvement. Depending on the cause, different ointments can be used.
For example, antibiotic ointments are used in the case of bacterial inflammatory eczema. If there is a fungal infection, the auditory canal can be treated with strips to which an antimycotic ointment has been applied. This is specifically directed against the fungi.
In the dry form of eczema, ointments containing cortisone are particularly effective against cracks in the skin and itching. These include for example the triamcinolone ointment or the linola-H fatty ointment. In general, these ointments work very quickly and well.
They are particularly good at relieving itching and give the skin the substances it needs to heal. Homeopathic remedies can also be used against eczema in the ear. These include potassium chloratum and potassium sulfuricum.
The minerals calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and Silicea ointment can also be applied.They are contained in the corresponding Schüssler Salt Ointments and can be applied to the skin. The homeopathic remedies achieve the strengthening of the body’s self-healing powers by supplying the body with the substances it needs. Inflammatory reactions can thus be stopped and heal very well.
Furthermore, the corresponding remedies can also be taken for prophylaxis, for example in the case of chronic otitis. A homeopath will give you comprehensive advice in this regard and can provide you with the right remedies. If there is no improvement under the therapy, a doctor should always be consulted.
