- Eczema (teen and adult)
Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, scaly, and dry skin.
- Aspirin poisoning
Aspirin poisoning is a medical emergency and can cause nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and more.
- Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, clicking, hissing, or roaring sound in the ears.
- Earwax blockage
Sometimes ear wax can harden and block the ear canal, causing discomfort and itching, earache, and more.
- Exposure to loud noise
Symptoms include ringing in the ears (tinnitus), pressure or fullness in the ears.
- Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
- Auricular hematoma
An auricular hematoma is a painful swelling on the outer ear.
- Meniere's disease
Meniere's disease is a chronic inner ear condition that causes vertigo or extreme dizziness, and more.
- Poison ivy, oak, and sumac
The toxin found in poison ivy, oak, and sumac causes an itchy, allergic rash with raised welts and blisters.
- Ruptured eardrum
A ruptured eardrum, a hole or tear in the tympanic membrane, causes temporary hearing loss or discharge.
- Foreign object in the ear canal
A foreign object in the ear may cause pain, redness, drainage problems, and in rare case, hearing loss.
- Cellulitis
Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin, causes red, tender skin that is usually swollen and warm.
- Insect bites
Redness, swelling, pain, itching, bumps are common symptoms of insect bites.
- Insect sting
An insect sting may be followed by redness, swelling, and itching.
- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.
- Cauliflower ear
Cauliflower ear is a post injury deformity of the ear causing it to be pale in color, withered and misshapen.
- Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis, an infection and swelling in the inner ear, and may cause vertigo or hearing loss.
- Burn (heat or fire)
Burns caused by heat are called thermal burns and can cause pain swelling, skin changes, blisters and more.
- Chemical burns
A chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.
