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What Causes A Bad Odour Behind The Left Ear?
Hello, I have recently noticed a bad odor behind my left ear and cannot get the smell to go away. This has never happened to me before so I'm wondering if has anything to do with taking 60mg. Of Prednisone per day.
Please let me know if you have a solution for my problem.
Thank you, Lynn
Please let me know if you have a solution for my problem.
Thank you, Lynn
Thu, 18 Feb 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bad odor behind the left ear. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like perspiration , skin infection , fungal infection ,pores secreting toxins or some people create excessive amounts of oil which can build up, causing odor. I would suggest you to maintain proper personnel hygiene . Hormonal imbalance cans alo produce such odour . If condition still persists consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe deodorants antiperspirants contain aluminum chloride. Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for hormonal imbalance .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bad odor behind the left ear. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like perspiration , skin infection , fungal infection ,pores secreting toxins or some people create excessive amounts of oil which can build up, causing odor. I would suggest you to maintain proper personnel hygiene . Hormonal imbalance cans alo produce such odour . If condition still persists consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe deodorants antiperspirants contain aluminum chloride. Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for hormonal imbalance .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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