Otitis externa eczema

Otitis externa eczema, also referred to as eczematous otitis externa, is an inflammatory dermatologic condition affecting the skin of the external auditory canal and frequently extending to the pinna or conchal bowl Pathophysiologically, disruption of the epidermal barrier and localized immune dysregulation lead to persistent pruritus, erythema, scaling, edema, and lichenification, which can compromise local defense mechanisms and heighten the risk of secondary bacterial or fungal infections

Otitis externa eczema, also referred to as eczematous otitis externa, is an inflammatory dermatologic condition affecting the skin of the external auditory canal and frequently extending to the pinna or conchal bowl

It can occur in pediatric and adult populations, often presenting as a manifestation of broader dermatoses such as atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, or seborrheic dermatitis

It can occur in pediatric and adult populations, often presenting as a manifestation of broader dermatoses such as atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, or seborrheic dermatitis

Pathophysiologically, disruption of the epidermal barrier and localized immune dysregulation lead to persistent pruritus, erythema, scaling, edema, and lichenification, which can compromise local defense mechanisms and heighten the risk of secondary bacterial or fungal infections