Earwax
Removing earwax only leads to more complaints—all you really end up doing is increasing the acidity of the ear canal. Because it protects your ears and ensures skin flakes and dirt exit the ear, earwax is actually very useful. If you remove your earwax with a cotton swab, you may subject yourself to a lot of irritation.
Irritation
Other factors that can cause extra itching include swimming, bathing, cosmetics and eczema. If you regularly swim in a swimming pool, whether with chlorine or natural water, you may end up with an irritated ear canal. Bathing with soap or bath oil can also inflame your ear canal. Make sure that soap, oil, shampoo and conditioner do not get in your ears.
How to treat
The best way to treat an itch is by doing absolutely nothing. At some point, the acidity in your ear canal will recover and heal wounds and dry spots. Are you experiencing extreme itching that is accompanied by other discomfort in the ear canal? Here are some things you can do:
- Have your ears cleaned by your doctor. The doctor will safely clean your ears.
- A doctor can also gently rinse your ears.
- Sometimes the doctor can prescribe acid drops that will disinfect any wounds.
- You can also try carefully dripping white vinegar in your ears using a sterile gauze pad and patting gently.
- Some doctors also prescribe ointments or drops with corticosteroids or antibiotics. These inhibit inflammation and kill bacteria.
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