There is no quick solution to stop itching inside the ear, the cause must be identified and treated. Itchy ears can be caused by secretion or foreign body irritation, otitis media, eczema in the ear, etc. You need to go to the ear, nose and throat department of the hospital and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.
1. Stimulation by secretion or foreign matter: When the earwax secretion is excessive, dust and other materials accumulate in the depth of the external auditory canal, the skin of the external auditory canal is stimulated by secretion or foreign matter and itching occurs. Professional operation is needed to remove foreign bodies and secretions from the external ear canal to reduce irritation.
2. Otitis media: After bacteria and viruses infect the middle ear through blood and Eustachian tube, leading to perforation of the tympanic membrane, the inflammatory secretion enters the external ear canal and stimulates the skin of the external ear canal, resulting in itching inside the ear. You need to follow the doctor’s instructions to apply hydrogen peroxide, levofloxacin ear drops and other medications.
3. Eczema of the ear: it may be related to malnutrition, environmental stimulation and other factors, the skin of the external auditory canal appear pimples, blisters and other eczema-like changes, accompanied by intense itching. If the itching is severe, you can follow the doctor’s instructions for local topical glucocorticoid creams, oral antihistamines and other treatments.
Itching inside the ear may be related to a variety of factors, when the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the ENT department of the hospital in a timely manner, to identify the cause of the disease, and then follow the doctor’s advice.