Itchy ears are a common problem and can be caused by wax build-up, infections, skin conditions, allergies, or even overcleaning. Understanding the cause is the first step to finding relief and protecting your ear health.
Do you have itchy ears?
Itchy ears are very common and can become itchy for several reasons:
- Wax build-up
- Bacterial or Fungal infections.
- Skin conditions: Eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies or an allergy response.
- Overcleaning ears with cotton bud can remove the protective wax which lubricates the ears, leaving them dry which can cause them to be itchy.
- Do not put anything in your ears to scratch them this can lead to break in the skin which can cause infection.
Treatment for itchy ears can be as easy as dropping some warm olive oil to the ear canal.
If the itchiness is due to an infection this will need to be treated with medication from the GP.
Skin conditions can also be treated by the GP with drops or topical ointments.
Natural oil ear drops specially formulated for itchy ears are also found to be helpful.
Anna - Senior Ear Nurse