What to do if you have itchy ears and lots of earwax

There are more reasons for itchy ears and a lot of earwax, such as external auditory canal eczema, cerumen embolism, otitis externa, etc. Specific treatments need to be chosen according to the causes.
1. Eczema of the external auditory canal: should promptly improve the living habits, to light diet, avoid spicy stimulating food, avoid contact with suspected allergens. You can choose to use glycerine lotion, aluminum acetate solution and other drugs for cleaning, when the skin is drier, you can use hydrocortisone butyrate cream, zinc oxide paste and other drugs for treatment.
2. Cerumen embolism: Water in the ear should be avoided to minimize ear canal infection, and cerumen should not be removed violently. It can be treated by direct removal, cerumen hook removal, rinsing and other methods with the help of professional doctors.
3. Otitis externa: pay attention to ear hygiene habits, avoid digging the ear with fingers or unclean things to keep the external ear canal clean. You can choose to use hydrocortisone butyrate cream, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride ear drops and so on under the guidance of a professional doctor, and in serious cases, you can choose to use amoxicillin capsules, ciprofloxacin tablets and other medications to carry out treatment.
When using medication, you need to choose to use the medication under the guidance of a professional doctor, and not blindly use the medication, so as not to have an impact on your health. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical treatment, improve relevant examinations, and standardize treatment.