How often is it best to have your ears cleaned?

When it comes to cleaning ears, many people often make mistakes, such as cleaning their ears too quickly, using too much force, or using incorrect tools. These practices are very dangerous and may break the skin inside the ear, and in severe cases may cause inflammation. Therefore, it is important to master the correct method of cleaning ears. So for most people, how often should they clean their ears?

How often is it best to have your ears cleaned?

Some people may be more hygienic and find it comfortable to clean their ears. In fact, it is completely unnecessary to clean the ears because the ears have a self-cleaning function and the secretions will naturally fall out of the ears. It is recommended not to clean the ears frequently.

Picking your ears is a dangerous job. Frequent picking, using incorrect tools or not controlling the strength well can easily damage the eardrum. Do not clean your ears too frequently. Once a month is sufficient, and no more than once every two weeks. It is best to use a cotton swab as the tool.

There are cerumen glands in the skin on the outer cartilage surface of the human external auditory canal, which can secrete a yellowish and sticky substance called cerumen, commonly known as "earwax" or "ear cicada". It guards the gate of the external auditory canal like a "sentinel". Some of this substance becomes thin flakes when dried by air, while others become like sticky grease. It is usually "hidden" in the external auditory canal, and has the function of protecting the skin of the external auditory canal and adhering foreign substances (such as dust, small flying insects, etc.).

Bleeding from ear picking is usually capillary bleeding. If the eardrum is scratched and perforated, it will cause bleeding and will be very painful. At this time, you must prevent water from entering the ears to prevent infection, and go to the hospital for medical treatment.

Some people may be more hygienic and find it comfortable to clean their ears. In fact, you don't have to clean your ears at all, because the ears have a self-cleaning function and the secretions will naturally fall out of the ears. It is recommended not to clean your ears frequently, generally once every half a month or so.

As long as the eardrum is not damaged, this consideration is not a big problem. Generally speaking, there is no need to clean the ears frequently and they can be cleaned regularly. There is no fixed time for this. In addition, you should pay attention to washing your hair, avoid getting water into your ears when taking a bath, and pay attention to the cleanliness of your outer ears. Also, be gentle when digging your ears to avoid injuring the eardrum.