EK02.10
Irritant contact dermatitis of external ear
Dermatite de contato por irritante da orelha externa
CategoryDefinition
Irritant contact dermatitis affecting skin of external ear. This may result from retention of irritants such as soaps and shampoos in the external auditory canal or from friction and maceration from use of hearing-aids etc. Irritant damage to the skin may predispose to secondary infection.
Index Terms
Irritant contact dermatitis of external earIrritant contact eczema of external earIrritant otitis externa