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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

ratchiweenie

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3. The only thing that ever worked for my son was tea tree oil (which is strong) so cut with

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Mon Aug 29, 2022, 11:53 PM

Aug 2022

coconut oil on a cotton ball. Dab on once or twice a day or when the itch starts. Works for him. Tea tree oil is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and is amazing for relieving itch. I use it for so many things. I even sprinkle it on my furnace filter one a month in the winter and it eliminates all fungal spores, etc. and makes the whole house smell good when it's been closed up for weeks. Can't hurt to try an herbal if all else fails.

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Itching on my ears. Been years, and it's driving me crazy. [View all] 3Hotdogs Aug 2022 OP

I have eczema in my ears. Does not itch so much as bug me. Psoriasis applegrove Aug 2022 #1

It's not a nickel allergy is it? Wire Rim glasses? Blues Heron Aug 2022 #2

No, on glasses. Plastic frames. 3Hotdogs Aug 2022 #15

The only thing that ever worked for my son was tea tree oil (which is strong) so cut with ratchiweenie Aug 2022 #3

Where do you buy tea tree oil? FuzzyRabbit Aug 2022 #4

I think Walgreens has it. CentralMass Aug 2022 #5

Healthfood store or online. SheltieLover Aug 2022 #6

I get it at Walmart. It's usually on the shelf in the supplements area. Midnight Writer Aug 2022 #7

I buy Sun Essential Tea Tree Oil at Amazon but all health food stores carry it and ratchiweenie Aug 2022 #9

I never dilute it. G2theD Aug 2022 #10

Walmart, about $6.28 for one ounce bottle. 3Hotdogs Sep 2022 #27

Update --- I bought tea tree oil from WallyWorld....$6.28 per bottle. 3Hotdogs Sep 2022 #26

Do you use soap to wash your outer ears? marybourg Aug 2022 #8

No, on the soap. 3Hotdogs Aug 2022 #18

I had a friend once who... 2naSalit Aug 2022 #11

Yes, I had a friend who had that and it turned ratchiweenie Aug 2022 #24

That's what I was going to write... 2naSalit Aug 2022 #25

I get that in summer Warpy Aug 2022 #12

Ask for nystatin cream or liquid for oral... pbmus Aug 2022 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author 3Hotdogs Aug 2022 #16

No luck with nystatin. 3Hotdogs Aug 2022 #17

Try an acupuncturist nilram Aug 2022 #14

The past few days I have had an itchy rash Crazyleftie Aug 2022 #19

West Nile... no. I've had this for years, before W.N. came to the U.S. 3Hotdogs Aug 2022 #20

My ears itched a lot too. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2022 #21

I suspect my pillow 4now Aug 2022 #22

Medical Marijana yankee87 Aug 2022 #23