Fungal ear infection showdown: boric acid or povidone iodine?
NCT ID NCT07295210
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tested two common treatments for fungal ear infections (otomycosis): boric acid and a 10% povidone iodine solution. Sixty patients were randomly assigned to one of the two treatments, applied topically to the ear canal. The goal was to see which one clears the infection better and reduces symptoms like pain and itching.
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Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35511, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
boric acid and povidone iodine
What this could lead to
If one treatment works better, it could offer a simple, cheap option for fungal ear infections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and both treatments can cause irritation.
Conditions
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