In everyday life we often see scenes like this, where a child is lying on his mother’s lap with his head on his side, and the mother gently helps the child to pull out his ears …… While the picture is certainly warm, children’s ears are very fragile, and the more diligent you pull out your ears, the better. The more you pull out your ears, the more you want to pull out your ears, but many people ignore the dangers of pulling out your ears. What is the reason for always feeling itchy in the ears, and the more you pull out the more you want to pull out? What can I do? This is caused by pulling out your ears too often, which is a psychological factor. More importantly, pulling out your ears can cause the loss of oil in your ears and make the skin of your ear canal sensitive, creating a vicious circle of “the more you pull out, the more you want to pull out”. Ear wax does not need to be pulled out often, but the right amount of ear wax can protect the ear canal. Ear wax lubricates the skin and protects the outer ear canal, blocking bacteria and insects from entering the ear. Without earwax, the long, thin outer ear canal is very susceptible to germs and infections. In addition, the oil in the earwax keeps the ear canal warm and moist. Therefore, the cleaner your ears are, the better. Overly clean ears are more likely to become a breeding ground for ear infections. ”What if my ears are blocked if I don’t pull them out? Under normal circumstances, even if you don’t pull out your ears, ear secretions and dust, skin debris, etc. will form small pieces and be discharged on their own with the help of jaw movements such as chewing and mouth opening. In the case of oily ears, the secretions from the ear canal are oily or sticky and do not clump easily, so they are less likely to block the ear canal. Ear wax dries into scaly “bran ear”, which also does not cause ear blockage. Although oily ears may not look clean from the outside, there is no need to worry too much as long as there is no discomfort. If earwax completely blocks your ear and forms a cerumen plug, you should seek medical attention immediately and not pull it out yourself to avoid damage. I am worried about earwax clumping in my ears when I swim, how do I dry the water? Swimming and washing your hair generally do not cause earwax to swell in water. If you are worried, it is recommended that you just gently clean the ear with a clean towel wrapped around your finger at the auricle, and do not dig your ear canal with force. The length of the outer ear canal for adults is about 2.5 cm and its bottom is the eardrum, so hard plugs can easily damage the skin of the ear or even the eardrum. If you have sterilized cotton swabs, you can also use them to gently dab away the water at the entrance of the external ear canal. Be gentle and moderate in your movements, and do not reach too deep. Why does my child have so much ear wax? It is important to help him to pull out his ears frequently. Children have a more vigorous metabolism than adults and it is normal for them to have a lot of ear wax. As long as there is no discomfort such as hearing loss or pain, there is no need to pull out their ears. The ear structure is complex, and children’s ears are more vulnerable because they are not fully developed and their outer ear canals are shorter and narrower than those of adults. Also, children sometimes feel pain when they pull out their ears, so they are more likely to have problems, so it is not recommended to pull out their ears often. Which method is better to use, fingernails, ear digging or cotton swabs? As long as there are no special reasons such as ear diseases, there is no need to pull out the ears for normal people. Whether you use your hands, ear diggers or cotton swabs to pull out your ears, there are certain hidden dangers. If cotton swabs are not sterilized, they may carry fungus and bacteria, which can lead to mycotic otitis externa. In addition, many people use too much force when pulling out their ears, which can easily cause pressure and damage to the skin inside the ear. Because of repeated use, ear digs also carry more bacteria and fungi, making them more susceptible to infection. Ear digs are made of metal and can easily damage the skin inside the ear. It is even more undesirable to use your fingernails to pull out your ears. Fingers carry a lot of bacteria and fungi, and the tips of your fingernails are very sharp, which can easily damage the skin of the ear canal. It is not advisable to receive ear picking services in beauty salons because the attendants lack professional knowledge and the picking itself may cause damage to the ear and may even break the eardrum. What’s more, most of the ear picking tools in these places are not sterilized, which can easily cause mutual infection among the guests.