Why are my ears itchy lately?

In real life, it is a very common situation that the ears are always itchy. There is a protective membrane in the ear. If the protective membrane in the ear is damaged, some ear canal diseases will easily occur. There are many situations that cause itchy ears. Generally, it is caused by frequent ear picking or too spicy diet. We should pay attention to our diet and the health of the ear canal.

What is the reason why ears are always itchy?

Generally speaking, the ears have their own protective functions. If there are too many debris in the ears and they are not removed in time, they will become itchy. There are four main reasons for itchy ears: First, there is too much earwax in the ear, which cannot fall out of the ear automatically and needs us to clean it.

Second, people who often like to pick their ears will cause the hair inside the ear to fall off and become sparse, unable to effectively prevent the entry of debris, and the inner membrane of the ear will become thin and sensitive, easily causing otitis externa.

Third, water or shampoo enters the ears when taking a bath; or when you frequently wash your face with facial cleanser, a mixture of water and facial cleanser enters the ears. It cannot be eliminated in time and always remains in the ears, causing ear itching after a day or two. The editor's problem was that water got into his ears and was not removed in time, and medication was ineffective.

Fourth, if there is a lesion in the ear, it will always be itchy in the early stage of the lesion, and you need to see a doctor.

What to do if your ears itch

If your ears are always itchy, you should first consult a doctor and have them checked. If it is caused by pathology, treatment is required.

Why do my ears itch all the time? How can I solve it?

If it is not caused by pathology, you can gently clean your ears to see if there is any debris.

If there is no debris, then it may be that water has entered the ear. Especially in summer, due to frequent bathing, the possibility of water entering the ears is relatively high

Develop good hygiene habits in daily life: First, do not dig your ears frequently, otherwise it will destroy the ear's own protective function, such as the hair falling off and becoming sparse, which cannot effectively block the entry of debris; second, when cleaning the ears, use sterilized cotton swabs to clean gently, avoid damaging the ears with hard objects, or pulling out the hair inside the ears, which can make them easy to get infected; third, prevent water from entering the ears, such as stuffing them with cotton when taking a bath.

How to deal with excessive earwax: Due to the complex structure of the ear, using hard objects or ear spoons may accidentally touch the eardrum, and some may even puncture the eardrum or damage the internal structure of the ear. Therefore, there is generally no need to clean the ears, as earwax will fall off automatically when we sleep or lie down. Or you can use a cotton swab to clean your ears without damaging the eardrum.

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 (usually once every half a month or so). Hard earwax needs to be removed by a doctor.