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[Modern aspects of inflammatory external ear diseases treatment]

V M Svistushkin1, G N Nikiforova1, E A Shevchik1

  • 1Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia.

Vestnik Otorinolaringologii
|July 16, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Pruritic dermatoses of the ear canal can lead to secondary infections. Combined topical therapy, like Candiderm, offers effective relief for external ear inflammatory diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Inflammatory diseases of the external ear, particularly pruritic dermatoses of the external auditory canal, are common.
  • Chronic dermatoses increase the risk of secondary bacterial and fungal infections due to skin contamination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review pruritic dermatoses of the external auditory canal.
  • To highlight effective treatment strategies for inflammatory ear diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on inflammatory ear diseases and pruritic dermatoses.
  • Analysis of treatment approaches including hygiene and pharmacotherapy.

Main Results:

  • Chronic dermatoses elevate the risk of secondary infections from pathogens.
  • Topical pharmacotherapy is crucial, involving etiotropic, anti-inflammatory, and symptomatic drugs.
  • The combined drug Candiderm, with beclomethasone, gentamicin, and clotrimazole, effectively alleviates external ear dermatoses symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of external ear inflammatory diseases requires diligent hygiene and targeted pharmacotherapy.
  • Combined topical agents like Candiderm provide a beneficial therapeutic option for symptom relief.
Keywords:
beclomethasonecandiderm creamclotrimazoleexternal eargentamicinitchy dermatosesnon-infectious inflammatory dermatological diseases of the external earotitis externatopical therapy

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