Boric Acid Versus 10% Povidone Iodine Solution in Treatment of Otomycosis

Boric Acid Versus 10% Povidone Iodine Solution in Treatment of Otomycosis: a Randomized Clinical Trial

This study compares two topical agents for the treatment of fungal infection of the external auditory canal: boric acid and a 10% povidone-iodine solution

Inclusion Criteria:

• all consecutive patients with otomycosis, recruited from the outpatient clinic during the study duration

Exclusion Criteria:

• tympanic membrane perforation
• previous ear surgery
• significant medical co-morbidities such as poorly controlled diabetes or immunocompromised patients
• patient refusal to participate in the study