Itching inside the left ear may be caused by eczema of the external auditory canal, cerumen impaction, chronic otitis.
1. Eczema of the external auditory canal: it belongs to the skin disease of the external auditory canal. Repeated ingress of water into the left ear, prolonged exposure to moisture, repeated stimulation of the ear canal skin by tears or sweat and inflammatory secretions can lead to the condition of eczema of the external auditory canal.
The onset of the condition results in the appearance of red papules on the surface of the skin, and if the papules break down, a clear, yellowish, plasma-like discharge or a clear crust in the external auditory canal may occur. At the same time, it can also lead to symptoms of redness, swelling and itching of the ear skin.
2. Cerumen embolism: When the cerumen glands in the left ear canal produce too much or their discharge is blocked, hard lumps are gradually formed. When water from washing hair or bathing accidentally enters the left ear, it is easy to cause infection, which leads to itching symptoms in the left ear.
3. Chronic otitis: when there is often pulling out the ears of the bad habits, or otitis media appeared for a long time repeated flow of pus, both can cause stimulation of the ear canal skin, which led to the occurrence of chronic otitis. This can lead to itchy symptoms inside the left ear.
When the left ear itchy, should pay attention to stay away from allergens, should eat a light diet, avoid spicy stimulating food. At the same time, you should pay attention to ear hygiene and keep it dry. If the symptoms persist, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.