I do recall a case where a person suffering ear pain painted Iodine salve behind the ear and around it to cure his pain. I think it is in Testimonials - Iodine cream:
Here it is: //www.curezone.org/forums/fm.asp?i=839589#i
Lugols into the ear even if diluted is a BAD idea. Sensitive skin will definitely sting. However Iodine painted above the problem area does help. As in painting the nipple area for FBD and painting above the ovaries for Ovary Cysts.
Read the testimonials on iodine cream to get an idea of how powerful & amazing this is.