Tinnitus refers to hearing noises in ear in the absence of any external source of sound. The noise can be of different types like ringing, buzzing, whistling, hissing, roaring, humming or chirping noises. In many cases, hearing loss can attend tinnitus. In some cases, vertigo and sensation of fullness/pressure in the ears can also be present.

Several reasons can lead to tinnitus with hearing loss. Firstly, it could be an age-related issue. With advancing age, degenerative changes occurring in the cochlea (spiral-shaped cavity that contains organ of hearing in ear get filled with fluid) may result in hearing loss and tinnitus. Another cause can be exposure to loud noises. One important reason is Meniere’s disease. It is an inner ear disorder characterised by triad of symptoms including tinnitus, hearing loss and vertigo.  A feeling of fullness of pressure in ears can attend these symptoms. Tinnitus and hearing loss can also occur from ear blockage like from fluid or earwax build up. Otosclerosis is another reason in which there is stiffening of the bones in the middle ear. Labyrinthitis can also be a reason for tinnitus. It is an ear disorder occurring from inflammation in the inner ear. Injuries to head or neck could also result in tinnitus. There are certain medicines also that can lead to tinnitus or worsen it, for example, NSAIDs (non – steroidal anti – inflammatory drugs), diuretics (that help to remove extra salt and water in urine also known as water pills), some antibiotics, quinine medicine and antidepressants.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a wonderful treatment for the cases of tinnitus with hearing loss. These are 100% natural medicines that go to the root cause of the problem to manage this issue with great success. The homeopathic medicines gradually decrease the intensity of noises in the ear occurring with hearing loss. As far as hearing loss is concerned, these medicines might help but results vary greatly from case to case. Apart from symptoms like vertigo, fullness sensation/pressure in the ears that can sometimes accompany above symptoms can be well managed with these medicines. Homeopathic medicines for cases of tinnitus with hearing loss are selected individually for every case as per the characteristic symptoms after detailed case evaluation. Hence it is advised to take any homeopathic medicines after consulting a homeopathic doctor. In no case self-medication should be done.

Homeopathic Medicines For Tinnitus With Hearing Loss

1. Chininum Sulph – Top Most Medicine

Chininum Sulph tops the list of homeopathic medicines for managing tinnitus and hearing loss. In cases needing it, the type of noise can vary including ringing, roaring or buzzing. In some cases, vertigo (sensation as if the person or his/her surroundings are moving) can occur. Vertigo gets worse on stooping. This medicine is also prominent for managing Meniere’s disease as it covers all the symptoms of this disease including tinnitus, hearing loss and vertigo. Sometimes headache or fullness in the head can be present along with above symptoms where this medicine is required. With this a tingling sensation in the ears can occur sometimes. There may be a history of injury to the brain mainly in the area of auditory nerve in cases needing it.

2. Salicylicum Acid – When Attended With Vertigo

This medicine is of great use when hearing loss with tinnitus is accompanied by vertigo spells. Roaring or ringing noises can be present in the cases requiring it. Sometimes specifically noises like music can be heard. When vertigo occurs nausea may be felt in most of the cases. Just like the medicine mentioned above, it is also an important medicine for cases of Meniere’s disease. Fetid pus like ear discharge in some cases may be noted.

3. Chenopodium – For Buzzing Or Roaring Noises With Hearing Loss

This medicine is well indicated for buzzing or roaring noises in ears with hearing loss. Persons who need it have a good hearing for high pitched sounds as compared to low ones. They may be unable to hear a person’s voice but have sensitivity to sharp sounds. They may also get sudden vertigo spells along with the above complaints. There may be weakness of auditory nerve where this medicine is required.

4. Thiosinaminum – Due To Fibrous Bands Formation In Ear

Thiosinaminum is of great use in cases where noises in the ear occur from fibrous band formation in the ear. It causes hindrance in the free movement of ossicles (bones in the middle ear). Along with noises in the ears, there is hearing loss. The noises mainly are ringing type in most of the cases. Hearing loss may also be a result of fibrous changes in the auditory nerve. This medicine is of great help in cases of Otosclerosis.

5. Petroleum – For Elderly People

Petroleum is a well-indicated medicine for elderly people having hearing loss and noises in the ears. There noises can be of varying types where this medicine is needed. The noises can be like ringing of the bells, roaring or cracking or like rushing of water. These complaints may be accompanied by headache. A dryness can be felt in the ear along with above symptoms.

6. Natrum Salicylicum – With Constant Noises In Ear

This medicine is indicated when there occur constant noises in the ear along with hearing loss. The noises are quite intense in nature. Along with this, vertigo is felt. Vertigo is worse when rising from the lying position. The objects in the surroundings seem to move to the right side during vertigo.

7. Kali Mur – With A Fullness Or A Plug Sensation In Ears

Kali Mur works well in cases of noises in the ear and hearing loss attended with fullness or a plug sensation in the ears. Crackling or popping noises are heard in the ears. Swelling in the middle ear and eustachian tube (tube connecting middle ear to the back of the throat) can be present in cases needing it. A history of ear infections can be present with white-coloured ear discharges.

8. Graphites – With Hissing Type Of Noises

This medicine is valuable to manage cases presenting with hissing type of noises in the ear along with hearing loss. Persons needing it have difficulty in hearing but when present in the noisy environment could hear a little better. There is dryness in the ears along with above. A pressure sensation is felt in the inner ear.

9. Pulsatilla – For Noises Like Humming, Rushing Water And Wind

Pulsatilla is a beneficial medicine when noises like humming, rushing water and wind are felt. A sensation or blocking of the ear is well marked. Along with these complaints, there may be pain in the forehead that extends to the root of the nose. Besides, vertigo also occurs. A history of ear infections with thick yellowish greenish discharge from the ears may be present in cases requiring it.

10. China Officinalis – For Humming, Roaring Or Ringing Noises

This medicine is effective when humming, roaring or ringing noises are heard in the ears. There may be hearing loss. Noises are followed by vertigo. Pain in the head can occur along with ringing noises in the ears. Stitching type of pain in the ear can be present. Weakness, in general, can occur along with above complaints.

 

 

Throat pain is a very common problem and in many cases, pain from the throat can extend to the ears. The throat and ears are connected via the eustachian tube, so any problem in the throat might extend to ears as well. It can be attended with other signs and symptoms as well. These include throat pain when swallowing food, redness in the throat, swelling of tonsils, hoarse voice, dryness in the throat, white/pus spots on the tonsils, fullness in the ear, fluid discharge from ears, decreased hearing and popping noises in the ears. Some general symptoms that can attend include fever, feeling unwell and headache.

Throat pain extending to ears can arise from various causes. The first reason behind this complaint includes throat infections and tonsillitis (inflammation of tonsils). These conditions usually result from viral infections but can occur from bacterial or other infections as well.

Another reason behind it is pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx i.e. the back of the throat), commonly referred as sore throat. Another cause could be sinusitis. Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the air-filled cavities in the skull. It can cause throat pain extending to the ears along with other main symptoms like nasal discharge, headache, stuffed nose, PND – post nasal drip where mucus from the back of the nose falls down in the throat, facial swelling and pain. Another reason is allergies. This can lead to throat pain and ear pain in addition to its major symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, itchy, watery eyes.

Other reason includes TMJ disorders (i.e. temporomandibular disorders that affect the joint that connects jaw to the skull) that usually cause jaw pain, facial pain, headache, cracking sound from the jaw but can also cause throat pain extending to the ears.

Acid reflux is yet another cause. It refers to the back flow of stomach acid from stomach to the food pipe. This cause heartburn means burning in the middle of chest behind the breast bone, sour or bitter burps, chest pain, sensation of lump in the throat. Additionally, in some cases it may cause throat pain extending to the ear. Lastly, a tooth infection may cause throat pain or ear pain along with its main symptoms.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy is very effective in managing complaintscauses of throat pain extending to the ears. Homeopathic medicines are prepared from naturally occurring substances, hence are entirely safe to use in these cases with zero side effects. Homeopathic medicines bring excellent results in such cases by aiming to treat the root cause behind it. There are numerous medicines for treating this complaint in homeopathy and the most suitable medicine has to be selected for every individual case separately after detailed case evaluation based on the characteristic symptom presentation. So it is advised to get every case evaluated by a homeopathic doctor and take medicine under supervision of a doctor. Self-medication should not be done in any case.

Homeopathic Medicines for Throat Pain Extending to Ears

1. Merc Sol – Top Medicine

Merc Sol is the top recommended medicine to manage pain in the throat that extend to the ears. In cases needing it, pain gets worse when swallowing. Pain is usually stitching type in most the cases. The throat and tonsils are red and swollen. The tonsils are enlarged. A characteristic attending feature is ulcers on the tonsils and in the throat. Heated sensation is felt in the throat. A rough feeling is also felt in throat. An important accompanying feature is increased salivation in the mouth. Foul smell also comes from mouth.

2. Belladonna – With Intense Redness Of Throat And Tonsils

Belladonna is a highly effective medicine when there is marked redness of the throat and tonsils. The throat is swollen and looks shiny. The pain goes from thethroat to the ears. There is much difficulty in swallowing especially the liquids. Swallowing saliva is also painful. There is excessive dryness in the throat. The tonsils are enlarged. Fever attends above complaints. Cough spells can also attend.

3. Hepar Sulph – For Pain On Swallowing, Turning Head, Yawning, Coughing

Hepar Sulph is a useful medicine for managing throat pain extending to the ears on swallowing. The nature of pain can be stitching or shooting type. The pain also worsens when turning the head, yawning and on coughing. The tonsils are red, inflamed with pus points on it, in cases needing this medicine. An important feature that attends is a sensation of a lump or plug of mucus in the throat. In some cases, there is a feeling of splinter (a thin, small sharp piece of a wood, a glass or something else being broken from a larger piece) stuck in the throat. There may be difficulty in hearing.

4. Phytolacca – When Intense Heat / Burning In Throat Attends

Phytolacca can be considered when there is intense heat or burning sensation in throat along with throat pain radiating to the ears. In cases needing this medicine, the throat and tonsils appear dark red or bluish colored. The tonsils may be covered with greyish patches. The throat feels rough and dry. There is a disposition to hawk and clear the throat. Dryness of the throat is present thwhichat induces cough. A sensation of lump in the throat is also present. One is unable to swallow any hot liquid.

5. Lachesis – For Left-Sided Pain

Lachesis works well in cases of pain in the left side of throat extending to the ear. The pain worsens on swallowing. Swallowing liquids is more painful than solids. Swallowing saliva is also painful. The throat is also painful to touch and pressure externally. The throat and tonsils look purplish. There is a constant tickling in the throat. There is a feeling of bread crumb in the throat sticking in the throat. It feels better by hawking.

6. Lac Caninum – For RightRight-Sided Sided Pain

This medicine is suitable for right-sided throat pain extending to ear. The pain gets worse from swallowing which is almost impossible. The throat is painful to touch externally as well. Pearly white deposits may be seen inside the throat. On the tonsils, white ulcers are formed. There may also appear yellowish-white patches on the tonsils. There is marked dryness in the throat and the mouth. Tickling sensation is felt in the throat which causes cough.

7. Nitric Acid – With Intense Pain On Swallowing

This medicine is of great use when there is violent pain that extends from throat to ears on swallowing. Even swallowing a little amount of liquid causes pain. A pricking sort of sensation as from splinters is well marked in the throat. The tonsils are red and swollen. Small ulcers are present on the tonsils. In some cases, white patches occur on the tonsils.

8. Ignatia – With Pus In The Tonsils

This medicine is indicated when there are swollen tonsils with tiny openings filled with pus. Small ulcers may also develop on the tonsils. The throat is red and inflamed. Stitching pain extends from throat to the ears. It gets better on swallowing solids and worse during the act of swallowing. A crawling sensation occurs in throat. There is bad smell and taste in the mouth.

 

 

A very common complaint, ear pain can be frequently attended with ear discharge, apart from other symptoms. The discharge can be clear fluid, or white, yellow green, brownish-colored fluid. It can also be blood-stained or may have pus/cloudy fluid. It can be thin, thick or sticky. The discharge may smell foul. Depending on the cause, some other symptoms can also attend like itching in the ears, noises in ears (tinnitus), decreased hearing and a feeling of blocked ears.

Ear pain along with discharge can arise from various causes. One of the most important reason behind it is an ear infection. The infection could be otitis externa or otitis media. Otitis externa also known as swimmer’s ear is an infection in the canal between the outer ear and middle ear. Its symptoms might include earache, ear discharge, redness and swelling of the outer ear, itching in the ear and decreased hearing power. Otitis media refers to an infection in the middle ear i.e. the space behind the ear drum. This can result in ear pain, ear discharge, fullness in the ear and difficulty in hearing. Another reason could be injury/trauma to the ear or rupture of the eardrum. Another cause is an object stuck in the ear. Rare causes might include fracture of the base of skull and skin growth behind eardrum (cholesteatoma).

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy can be of great help in managing ear pain along with ear discharge. Homeopathic medicines are natural remedies that help in these cases by working to treat root cause behind it. Once the root cause is treated, magnificent relief follows in ear pain and discharge. Along with pain and discharge, any attending symptoms (like itching in the ears, fullness in the ears, noises in ears and decreased hearing) can also be well managed with these medicines. The most suitable medicine is selected after taking into consideration the characteristic symptoms and the cause behind ear pain and discharge. So it is advised to get your case evaluated by a homeopathic physician for the right prescription as per every individual case. In no case, self – medication should be done. In cases where serious reasons are behind this complaint, like a ruptured eardrum, help from the conventional mode of treatment should be opted in first place.

Homeopathic Medicines For Ear Pain With Discharge

1. Kali Mur – Top Recommended Medicine

Kali Mur is the most widely used homeopathic medicine for managing ear pain and discharge. This medicine works wonderfully in cases of infection of the middle ear or internal ear. It works well when along with ear pain, there appears white-coloured discharge from the ear. Noises in the ear can also be felt. There mainly occur crackling noises in the ear usually on swallowing food. There also occurs a feeling of a plug in the ears. Reduced hearing/deafness can attend the above complaints in some of the cases.

2. Pulsatilla – With Yellowish Green Ear Discharge

This medicine is recommended for managing ear pain with yellowish – green ear discharge. The discharge smells offensive. The pain is worse in evening and night. The nature of pain can be pulsating, tearing, shooting or stitching type. The pain can extend to the head in some of the cases. At times, pain from the head may extend to the teeth or lower jaw. Along with this, there is a feeling as if the ears are blocked. The external ear is markedly red and swollen. Humming/ roaring, wind like or sound of rushing water like sounds are heard in the ears. Itching is also felt in the ears. One may become hard of hearing.

3. Silicea – For Pus Discharge From Ears

Silicea is a highly effective medicine for managing pus (purulent) discharge from the ears along with pain. The discharge appears thin, watery and curdy (means like curd). The discharge can be blood stained. The ear discharge has a very bad smell. The pain can be stitching, shooting, boring, throbbing or drawing in nature. Itching is felt in the inner and the outer ears. The ears feel blocked. The external ear is swollen. There is difficulty in hearing. The ear is sensitive to noises. Roaring, ringing or hissing noises can be felt in the ears.

4. Belladonna – With Sensitivity To Touch Ear

Belladonna is a suitable medicine when ear are sensitive to touch along with earache and ear discharge. The discharge mainly is of pus. Ear pain is worse from slightest noise. Pain can be tearing, shooting or stitching type varying from case to case. Noises in the ear are also heard like roaring, ringing or humming noises. Ears are inflamed in cases needing Belladonna.

5. Merc Sol – With Thick Yellow Discharge

Merc Sol is a well-indicated medicine for managing ear pain with thick yellow discharge. The discharge is fetid. It is also indicated for managing bloody, bad smelling discharge from the ears. The ears are inflamed and appear red, hot and swollen. Pain is worse when chewing food. Pain also gets worse at night time and also from warmth of the bed. The pain can extend to the cheeks or the jaw. A person may become hard of hearing. Roaring type of noises in the ears can attend.

6. Ferrum Phos – For Initial Stage of Ear Infection

Ferrum Phos is the most valuable medicine for earache along with discharge in the initial stage of infections. In cases needing it, there is redness, and swelling of the ear canal. Besides, throbbing type of pain occurs in the ears. This is attended with ear discharge of mucus along with pus matter. There is increased sensitivity to noises.

7. Graphites – With Gluey, Sticky Ear Discharges

Graphites is a prominent medicine when there is earache with gluey, sticky ear discharges. A bad smell emanates from the ears. Stitching type of pain is felt in the ears. A pressure is also felt in the inner ear. Noises like humming, ringing and roaring are felt in the ear. Cracking is felt in the ears when eating or on jaw movement.

8. Hepar Sulph – With White, Cheesy Blood Stained Pus Discharge

This medicine is recommended when there is pain in the ears with white, cheesy blood stained pus discharge. It has a fetid smell. The pain is darting type. The ears are sensitive to touch. Itching is also felt in the ears. Along with the above, a person becomes hard of hearing.

9. Psorinum – For Earache With Thin, Bad Smelling Discharge

Psorinum is a beneficial medicine to manage ear pain with thin, bad smelling discharge. There is pain in the ear along with swollen ears. Ear discharge is accompanied with headache. This medicine is also indicated for brown-colored discharge from the ears especially from the left side. Itching in the ears attend. There can occur impaired hearing along with humming, buzzing noises in the ears.

10. Petroleum – For Ear Pain With Blood Stained Pus Discharge

Petroleum is useful to manage ear pain with blood-stained pus discharge. There is pain in the ear along with swelling, inflammation in the ear canal that lies between the outer and middle ear. Roaring, ringing noises can be heard in ears along with above complaints.

 

 

Are your ears itchy? 7 Best Homeopathic Medicines To Solve Your Problem
Itchy ears trouble a lot of people with one or the other finger always at the ear. There is an irritating sensation in the ears accompanied by a desire to scratch frequently. Though not much to worry about, it can be quite uncomfortable and annoying with the intensity of the problem varying from person to person. It can simply arise from dry skin of the ears or a medical condition like ear infection, eczema, etc. Itching in the ears can be accompanied by other signs and symptoms (like pain, discharge from ears, dryness, redness, swelling, flaking in or around ears) depending on the cause behind it.
Homeopathy offers remarkable results in such cases and its medicines are safe and natural. These medicines also manage any of the accompanying signs and symptoms. These include pain in the ear, ear dryness and drainage from the ear, redness, swelling and flaking of skin in and around the ears. If one chooses the conventional mode of treatment, one has to depend mainly on ear drops and antibiotics. But these offer temporary relief and can have side effects with prolonged use. Homeopathy, on the other hand, treats it on long term basis with zero side effects.

Homeopathy treats underlying cause

One may have itchy ears due to various reasons. Therefore, identifying and treating the underlying cause is essential to achieving long term results. Homeopathy treats the patients with medicines that address the root cause. Causes like dry skin in the ears, ear infection, eczema, psoriasis, food allergy all fall within the treatable parameters of homeopathy. Since the root cause is targeted the results are long lasting rather than temporary relief.

Personalised prescription

In homeopathy, the cases of itchy ears are treated by administering medicines prescribed individually on a case to case basis. This means the medicine is chosen as per the person’s unique characteristic symptoms rather than offering same medication in all cases. A homeopath in all the cases goes for an in-depth case analysis to prescribe the best suited medicine. And, such a medicine matches the symptoms precisely and helps bring about optimal results. For best outcomes, the treatment should be guided by a homeopath.

Safe medication with no side effects

Homeopathic medicines that treat itchy ears are 100 per cent safe since these are derived from natural substances. These are administered in highly diluted forms that boost the body’s self-healing mechanism to overcome the problem in natural and gentle way with no adverse effects at all.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines For Itchy Ears

The top of the line homeopathic medicines for managing itchy ears are Silicea, Petroleum, Hepar Sulph, Pulsatilla, Merc Sol, Psorinum and Calcarea Carb.

1. Silicea – Top-Grade Medicine

It is one of the best medicines in homeopathy for managing itching in either or both ears. For those who need it, there may be discharge from the ears, that can be thin, watery or of purulent (pus) nature. It can have an offensive smell. Along with this, sometimes pricking and aching may be felt in the ears. Sometimes, a blockage may be felt in the ears. Stitching type of pain in ears can be an accompanying factor.

When to use Silicea?

Silicea is very useful medicine to manage itching in ears along with ear discharge that can be thin, watery or may be pus-like fluid.

How to use Silicea?

It gives excellent results in 6X potency that can be used two to three times a day.

2. Petroleum – For Ear Itching And Dryness

This medicine is very beneficial if there is itching in the ears along with dryness. In such cases, itching is deep in the ears. The meatus (opening of the ear) may be swollen, inflamed and painful. The ears may be sore to touch in some cases. It is also the top medicine for eczema of the ears accompanied by intense itching.

When to use Petroleum?

This medicine is an ideal medicine for itchy ears along with ear dryness. It is the most sought after medicine for eczema of ears accompanied by itching.

How to use Petroleum?

This medicine can be used once a day in 30C potency.

3. Hepar Sulph – For Itchy Ears And Excess Ear Wax

Hepar Sulph is a most notable medicine for cases in which there is itching in the ears and excessive ear wax. Darting type of pain in the ears can be felt. In some cases, ear canal is filled with white, cheesy and blood-stained pus. There can be little pustular (pus-filled) eruptions in the (meatus) opening of the ear.

When to use Hepar Sulph?

Hepar Sulph is an effective medicine to manage itching in the ears with excessive ear wax.

How to use Hepar Sulph?

Among its various available potencies, the most frequently used is 30C potency that can be taken one to two times a day as per the severity of the complaint.

4. Pulsatilla – For Ear Itching And Pain

Pulsatilla works very well for those who have itching and pain in the ear. There can be a tearing or shooting pain. Sometimes it is pulsating in nature especially at night. Along with it, there is a feeling of the ear being blocked. There may be redness and swelling in the (external meatus) external part of the ear opening. Profuse ear discharge may be an accompanying factor. The discharge may be thick, yellow or yellowish-green in colour.

When to use Pulsatilla?

Pulsatilla is a suitable medicine for managing itching in the ear accompanied by earache with tearing, shooting or pulsating pain in ears.

How to use Pulsatilla?

It works well in both low and high potency. To start with, 30C potency is usually advised to be taken once a day.

5. Merc Sol – For Itching In Ears With Offensive Ear Discharge

This medicine is valuable to treat cases in which a person has itching in the ears along with an offensive ear discharge. The discharge consists of greenish pus. It gets worse at night. Along with it, pain is experienced in the ears. The pain can be tearing, pressing, stitching, shooting or burning in nature that varies from case to case. The pain from the ears may extend to cheeks in some cases.

When to use Merc Sol?

Merc Sol is highly preferred medicine for cases of ear itching with an offensive smelling ear discharge.

How to use Merc Sol?

Merc Sol 30C can be taken once a day.

6. Psorinum – For Intolerable Itching

Psorinum is well-indicated for cases in which there is intolerable itching in the ears. The ear is swollen along with pain. Fetid pus may get discharged from the ear which is usually brownish. In some cases, reddish ear wax is noted. Other than this, there is a feeling of the ears being stuffed with cotton.

When to use Psorinum?

This medicine is recommended for cases where itching in ears in intolerable along with swelling in ears and fetid ear discharge.

How to use Psorinum?

Psorinum is mainly used in 200C potency once in a week or ten days.

7. Calcarea Carb – For Itching And Heat In Ears

This medicine is helpful when there is itching and heat in the ears. Stitching pain or pulsation in the ear may be felt. In the external meatus, there may be sticky discharge of white fetid pus. The ear is swollen and inflamed. Small ulcers may be present in the outer meatus.

When to use Calcarea Carb?

Calcarea Carb should be considered to manage itchy ears accompanied with heated sensation in ears.

How to use Calcarea Carb?

Initially one may take Calcarea Carb 30C once a day.

What Are Causes Behind Itchy Ears?

Itchy ears can arise from various reasons.
Firstly, the problem can arise from dry skin in the ears. Lubricating ear wax is not produced in the right amount which results in dry and itchy ears. On the other hand, a build-up of ear wax can also result in itchy ears. Ear wax helps to clear the dead skin cells and dirt from the ears. In case it is in excess and accumulates in ears, then itching can arise.
Next, it can arise in case of ear infection (caused by bacteria or viruses during cold or flu). Swimmers mostly face this problem due to infection in the outer ear canal which is caused when water stays behind in the ears after swimming. Fungal ear infection is yet other reason which is known as otomycosis.
Another reason is eczema or dermatitis of the ear canal (it happens from inflammation of the skin in and around the ear canal). It can occur from allergic reaction to some products used in or around the ear, or sometimes the cause is unknown.
It may arise in case of psoriasis –an autoimmune skin condition characterized by red and inflamed patches on the skin covered with silvery shiny scales.
Use of hearing aids can be another reason for itchy ears. It can be a result of ill-fitting hearing aids, trapping of water in the ears or in some cases, an allergic reaction to the hearing aid.
Lastly, it can be due to a food allergy (common food items that can cause food allergies are nuts, fish, wheat, milk and soy).

 

Rash behind the ear can be caused due to various reasons. It may be a result of an allergy, infection, or an autoimmune disease in which the infection-fighting cells of our body start destroying body’s healthy tissues by mistake. The rash may look red or pink. It may be dry or have blisters (fluid-filled bumps). Drainage from blisters, flakiness or scaliness may appear. There may be crusts, cracked skin or peeling of the skin. Irritation or itching is the most common symptom. Inflammation, burning and stinging pain can accompany. Depending on the cause behind it, there may be sore throat, runny nose, joint pains and fever along with the rash.

Homeopathic treatment

Homeopathy offers a very effective treatment for the cases of rash behind ears. It gives good results by aiming to treat the root cause behind it. Homeopathic medicines help to halt the further progression of rash and heal the already present rash in such cases. They also help to heal the blisters, cracks, flakes or scales on the skin. Along with this, they help to ease itching and burning that may be present. It is to be noted that in case fever attends the rash, then one should take help from conventional mode of treatment as it may indicate an infection that needs urgent medical help.

Homeopathic Medicines For Rash Behind Ears

1. Graphites – Top-Grade Medicine

Graphites is a very effective medicine for treating cases of rash behind the ears. In cases needing it, there are moist eruptions behind the ears. These ooze a thick, sticky, gluey discharge. Itching is well marked in them. The area behind the ear is also sore. There may be scabs behind ears in some cases. Sometimes cracks and fissures are also present. It is also indicated when there are scales on the rash behind the ear. It is one of the best medicines in homeopathy for treating cases of eczema and psoriasis behind ears.

2. Petroleum – For Marked Redness And Cracks Behind Ears

Use of this medicine is recommended for cases in which there is marked redness and cracks behind the ears. Intense itching attends it in most of the cases. Bleeding may also occur from the cracks. The area behind the ears is painful and sensitive to touch. In some cases needing it, there is moisture behind ears. It is a well-indicated medicine for cases of eczema and intertrigo.

3. Sulphur – For Dry Eruptions With Itching Burning Sensation

This is a well-indicated medicine for cases of dry eruptions behind the ears attended with itching and burning sensation. These tend to bleed easily due to scratching. Scabs may be present over them. Soreness and pain is also marked on the eruptions. Cracks may also appear behind ears. It is indicated for managing cases of eczema and fungal infection behind ears.

4. Psorinum – For Moist Eruptions Behind Ears

It is a very useful medicine for cases having moist eruptions behind the ears. There is rawness, redness and oozing behind ears. The discharge is offensive. Scabs are present too behind ears. In some cases, pustules (pus-filled eruptions) occur behind ears. It is an important medicine for managing eczema behind the ears.

5. Silicea –  When Eruptions Discharge Pus

This medicine offers help for cases in which eruptions behind ears discharge pus. It is a foul-smelling discharge. Scabs also cover these eruptions. There is marked itching. On scratching, a burning sensation and soreness is felt. The eruptions may also occur on the rear part of the head where this medicine is required.

6. Mezereum – For Itchy Eruptions Oozing Gluey Discharge

It is prepared from fresh bark of a plant Daphne Mezereum also known as ‘spurge olive’. It works well in cases having itchy eruptions that ooze gluey discharge. The eruptions may also be present on the scalp. The eruptions may be covered with thick crusts and scabs. Pus may be present beneath the crusts.

7. Nitric Acid – For Marked Redness Behind Ears

It is a valuable medicine when there is marked redness behind the ears. Along with this, intense itching is felt. In some cases that require it, there is pus discharge from behind the ears.

8. Baryta Carb – For Eruptions Behind And On The Ears

Use of this medicine is considered when there are eruptions behind and on the ears. Scabs are present behind ears. Sometimes there is swelling of glands behind the ears.

9. Sanicula – For Soreness Behind Ears

It is useful when there is soreness behind the ears. Persons who need it may also have gluey, sticky discharge along with soreness. The discharge is usually white in colour.

10. Oleander – For Ulcers Around And In Ears

It is a natural medicine prepared from leaves of a plant ‘rose laurel’. It benefits those who have ulcers around and in the ears. Additionally, there may be oozing of serum from behind ears.

11. Tellurium – For Eczema Behind Ears With Thick Crusts

It is an effective medicine for persons who have eczema behind the ears with thick crust formation. Other than this, there are red spots. It is accompanied with fine blisters (fluid-filled bumps). The red spots and blisters may also be present on the back of the head and neck.

What Are The Causes?

1. Eczema (atopic dermatitis): It is a very common skin condition in which there is inflammation, redness, roughness and itching on the skin. In some cases, blisters, crusts or skin thickening can occur. Eczema can be dry while in others, it can be moist that oozes discharge. The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis. In this type, the immune system is overactive that triggers skin inflammation and damage.

2. Contact dermatitis: It refers to red, itchy, inflamed rash on the skin that occurs due to direct skin contact with an allergen or any allergic reaction. Some common allergens are cosmetics, soaps, jewellery. Its signs and symptoms include a red rash, dry skin, blisters on skin, cracked skin and scales on the skin. Itching, burning, swelling and tenderness may attend the above features.

3. Seborrheic dermatitis: It is another common skin condition in which mainly the scalp is affected. In these cases, there occurs red skin along with scaling, flakiness and dandruff. Other than the scalp, it may also affect eyebrows, eyelids, ears, face and chest.

4. Scalp psoriasis: It is an autoimmune skin condition characterized by red inflamed patches on the skin covered with scales on the scalp. The lesions may spread from scalp to the ears, neck and face. Itching and burning may be felt in lesions. Bleeding may also occur from scratching the lesions.

5. Fungal infection: In such cases, itchy rash occurs and blisters may form behind the ears. Scaling and skin peeling may also occur. Burning can attend. In some forms of fungal infection, red circular rashes appear.

6. Lichen planus: It can be one of the reasons for rashes behind the ears. It is an autoimmune condition that can affect skin, nails and mucous membranes. The lesions in this condition are purple-colored, flat, itchy bumps on the skin. Most commonly affected skin area in this is wrist, inner forearm, and ankle. In some cases, the area around and inside the ear may be affected too and it is referred as otic lichen planus in such cases.

7. Measles: It is a viral infection which begins with cold, fever, cough and red eyes. This is followed by a skin rash that begins from the back of ears and then spreads to the head and neck followed by the rest of the body parts.

8. Rubella: It is also known as ‘German measles’ and is a viral infection in which skin rash occurs that may start behind the ears and neck after which it spreads downwards. Its other signs and symptoms may include runny nose, joint pain, headache and loss of appetite.

9. Lupus: It is an autoimmune disorder in which skin rash can occur. The rash that occurs has ring-shaped lesions with redness and scaling, and areas like face, ears, arms, legs, and neck can be affected.

10. Pityriasis rosea: It is a skin condition in which a pink, scaly rash occurs. In some cases, it can be itchy while in others it is not.

Some Causes In Babies And Toddlers

First is intertrigo which is a rash that occurs between skin folds.

Second is cradle cap which is a very common condition in infants in which oily scales or crusts form on the scalp of the baby. The scales can be white or yellow. It is attended with redness. This condition may extend to eyelids, ears and nose in some cases.