Blockage due to earwax is one of the most common cause of temporary hearing loss and earache. Earwax or cerumen is a yellowish waxy oil produced by glands in the…

Inflammation in the inner ear is known as otitis interna or labyrinthitis. It is the part of the ear that contains fluid-filled semi-circular canals, vestibular, auditory, and cochlear nerves, structures…

An infection comprising the middle ear due to allergies, cold, or sore throat is known as otitis media. It is very common in children below 2 years of age due…

The buildup of excessive scar tissue at the site of skin puncture or wound is known as a keloid. The scar tissue infiltrates the surrounding tissue and is larger than…

Otomycosis is a fungal infection inhabiting the outer ear. It is also known as fungal otitis externa and can affect one or both ears at a time, inhabiting the outer…

A blocked pore in the skin of the ear can form a painful, pus-filled bump called an ear pimple. These can be whiteheads, blackheads, or tender and red lumps. A…

Pus-filled painful bumps in or around the ear are called ear boils or furuncles. These develop in response to infection in an oil gland or hair follicle, which leads to…