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Otitis externa us usually not a dangerous condition and often clears up by itself within a few days. To aid in the healing, the infected ear canal can be washed with an over-the-counter topical antiseptic.
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Antibiotics which can be applied directly to the skin of the ear canal(topical antibiotics) are usually excellent for treatment of otitis externa. These are often combined in a preparation which includes a steroid medication.
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