Key points for diagnosis
The main points for diagnosis of eczema of external ear lie in polymorphic injuries of the external ear and the periotic skin such as flush, blister, exudate, erosion and crust.
(1) Skin injuries of the external ear (or the surrounding area) .At the stage of acute onset, the local skin has flush, blister, ulceration, exudate and crust; at the chronic stage, there exist pachynsis, pachylosis, desquamation, rhagades, lichenification, etc.
(2) The affected part is itching or scorching. If the tympanic membrane surface is involved, there exist tinnims and mild hypoacusis.
(3) The disease manifests as symmetrical pathological changes on the left and right sides.
(4) The disease is liable to repeated onset.

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