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Viewer Comments & ReviewsSwimmer's Ear - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your swimmer's ear?
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Comment from: Sloppy, 35-44 Male (Patient)
Published: July 15
I developed swimmer's ear after scuba diving two days in a row.
Comment from: Seaowl, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: July 06
I have psoriasis in my ear, so I'm always scratching it. I scratched it went swimming in the ocean and got the bacterial infection. I'm an adult and this really is painful. I can hardly move my jaw. Related Reading: psoriasis Must Read Articles Related to Swimmer's Ear
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I developed swimmer's ear after two weeks of swimming, half an hour a day. This my first experience and it is very painful.
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