Itchy ears but no earwax. Earwax generally refers to cerumen in the ear. It may be caused by foreign bodies in the external auditory canal, chronic diffuse otitis externa, and eczema of the external auditory canal.
1. Foreign bodies in the external auditory canal: If insects and small debris in the external environment proceed to the patient’s ear canal area and stimulate the skin of the ear canal, it will cause the symptom of itching in the ear but no earwax.
2. Chronic diffuse otitis externa: itchy external auditory canal, a small amount of exudate. The skin of the external auditory canal is thickened, cracked, flaky, and may even cause narrowing of the external auditory canal. It is characterized by itchy ears but no earwax.
3. Eczema of the external auditory canal: when suffering from eczema of the external auditory canal, may secrete a lot of secretions, so that the ear is in a more humid state for a long time, thus causing the symptoms of itchy ears but no earwax.
Due to the causes of itchy ears but no earwax more reasons, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time for examination and diagnosis, as soon as possible for targeted treatment.