2007-01-20 00:34:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
You either have an ear infection, their are draining or your ears are full of wax.
2007-01-20 00:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by THE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for your ear canal to itch from time to time. This mild discomfort often occurs when the ear canal becomes irritated because of:
Scratching the ear canal with a cotton swab, bobby pin, fingernail, or a sharp object.
Excessive cleaning of the ear canal. Do not use cotton swabs to clean the ear canal. The ear canal is self-cleaning.
Use of earplugs or earphones that fit inside the ear canal.
Bubble baths, soaps, and shampoos.
Chronic skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, or seborrhea.
Allergies.
2007-01-20 00:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by TexasChick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most common cause is putting Q tips or fingers in the canal with irritation and infection.
2007-01-20 00:38:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of three reasons. hair, wax and a soap film that can form when showering and the ears aren't rinsed enough. The left over soap forms a film inside the ear which can be washed out.
2007-01-20 00:41:13 · answer #4 · answered by Yafooey! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually allergies do, but you could also have an ear infection. Only a doctor can diagnose the problem.
2007-01-20 00:43:31 · answer #5 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! I've only known two othr people with our problem. MAybe three.
ANyway, it's eczema (spelling?)
My doctor said that fair-skinned people especially tend to have skin that gets really dry.
Do your lips gets ultra-chapped in winter too?
Maybe you and I both need humidifiers in the winter.
Feel better.
2007-01-20 00:38:33 · answer #6 · answered by starryeyed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually its dry skin, try hydrocortisone cream 1%. Do not put it deep into your ear though.
2007-01-23 00:53:59 · answer #7 · answered by kristy h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wax
2007-01-20 00:37:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋