What’s going on with the itchy flakes inside the ear?

Itchy flakes inside the ear may be caused by dry environment, chronic diffuse otitis externa, fungal disease of the external auditory canal and other reasons. 1. Dry environment: itchy ears with white dry flakes may be caused by the weather is too dry, usually should drink more water, pay attention to keep the skin moist. 2. Chronic diffuse otitis externa: bacteria, viruses and other pathogens invade the external auditory canal and cause infection, the external auditory canal may appear itchy, with a small amount of thick secretion or in the deeper part of the external auditory canal there is a white scum-like secretion. 3. Fungal disease of the external auditory canal: The structure of the external auditory canal is special, and it is easy to be invaded by fungi, resulting in fungal disease of the external auditory canal, which causes increased secretion, itchy ears and other symptoms. When the patient feels that the ear is itchy and flaky, he should actively go to the regular hospital to clarify the cause of the disease and give targeted treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor.