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What Causes Burning Sensation At The Tip Of Ear?

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2015

Question: i still have this burning sensation on the tip of my ear. could it posibly be an alleric reaction to XXXXXXX essential oil roll ons. ive been putting it behind that ear.

Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it seems like Allergy

Detailed Answer:
HI

Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P
Thanks for posting your query.

Yes most likely it is due to Allergy but infection is also another possibility. I advise tell you with more confirmation if you can upload the picture.

As of now stop using the oil roll.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask .

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (10 hours later)

upload pic of what. i have no rash and the ear is not red just a burning sensation

Answered by Dr. Divakara (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Its allergy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

In that case its due to the allergy for the oil. Just avoid using it and it shall subside. But if burning sensation is too much then you can use Betnovate cream which gives good relief.

Hope this information was useful to you.

Any clarification feel free to ask.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (15 minutes later)

where can i get that cream? dont see it at walmart, dollar general or XXXXXXX is there other kinds of cream?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ask for Betametasone cream.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Betnovate is a brand name. search for Betametasone cream.

Its available is pharmacy so you may need a prescription for that.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (3 days later)

Is it normal to start your period before the last week of ur pills if you are on birth control

Answered by Dr. Divakara (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can happen.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Yes it can happen . It depends on the kind of birth control Pills you are taking and also depends on whether you are taking these pills regularly or not.

Kindly let me know what pills you are taking for birth control so that I can tell you with more surety.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (2 hours later)

tri sprintec. have taken these for years and have never started period before starting last row of pills. I hadn't had sec for about 5 months and did 3 days ago. plus I'm going thru perimenopause. I never miss a pill. take them same time every day. it's 3 days b4 I start last row. and it's not heavy just spotty

Answered by Dr. Divakara (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Its not unusual.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

There is nothing unusual about the spotting. It can happen occasionally due to stress or change of diet.

There is no need to change the medicine or take any extra medicine for this.Just continue same medicine.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar