If your ears are itchy often, you may not be able to predict exactly which itching is normal and which itching is abnormal. Ear sticks, which are seen as an instant and practical solution to ear itching, can worsen the situation. In fact, by finding the cause of ear itching, you can intervene in this situation and get rid of it in a healthy way.
WHY DOES THE EAR itch?
The biggest cause of itchy ears can be in-ear headphones, earplugs that protect against noise or water, built-in headphones or hearing aids. No matter how well these mechanisms fit in your ear, they will always cause some irritation in your ear canal. These devices also trap heat by covering your ears.
HOW DOES THE EAR ITCH REACH?
If you often use headphones or earplugs, your ear was itchy. The first move against an itchy ear is to do nothing. If you scratch with a cotton swab or finger, you will disrupt the acidity in your ear canal. You will also further irritate the ear canal. All this causes your ears to dry out, which makes them sensitive. And the more you irritate your ear canal, the more it starts to burn.
THINGS TO PAY ATTENTION
If itching is mild, just let it itch. If the itching is accompanied by one or more of the following symptoms, your ear canal may be inflamed.
- Dry and flaky skin at the entrance to the ear
- Shells around the ear opening
- redness of the ear canal
- Earache
- Fluid or blood from the ear
- hearing problem
- dizziness
Removing earwax only leads to more complaints, all you really do is increase the acidity of the ear canal. Earwax is actually very beneficial as it protects your ears and helps remove skin scales and dirt from the ears. If you remove your earwax with a cotton swab, you can expose yourself to a lot of irritation.
IRRITATION
Other factors that can cause extra itching include swimming, bathing, cosmetics, and eczema. Whether you regularly swim in a swimming pool with chlorinated or natural water, you may have an irritated ear canal. Bathing with soap or shampoo can also inflame your ear canal. Make sure that soap, oil, shampoo and conditioner do not get into your ears.
HOW IS IT TREATED?
The best way to treat itching is to do absolutely nothing. At some point, the acid in your ear canal will heal and heal sores and dry spots. Experiencing extreme itching in the ear canal accompanied by other conditions? Here are some things you can do:
- Have your doctor clean your ears. The doctor will safely clean your ears.
- A doctor may also gently rinse your ears.
- Sometimes the doctor may prescribe acid drops that will disinfect any wound.
- You can also try carefully dripping white vinegar into your ears and stroking them gently using a sterile gauze pad.
- Some doctors also prescribe ointments or drops containing corticosteroids or antibiotics. These inhibit inflammation and kill bacteria. (Decision)