Itchy ears after bathing may be caused by water in the ear stimulation, cerumen stimulation of the external auditory canal or eczema of the external auditory canal, need to be targeted according to the different causes, if necessary, go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor for targeted treatment.
1. The external auditory canal is a relatively small and slender space, bathing may cause water to enter the ear canal, and the water is not easy to be discharged by itself, so the irritation of the ear canal may cause an itchy feeling.
2. Cerumen irritation of the external auditory canal: the external auditory canal itself contains a small amount of cerumen, and if water enters the canal, it may cause cerumen to swell and irritate the wall of the external auditory canal, resulting in an itchy feeling.
3. Eczema in the external auditory canal: related to allergies and other factors, water in the ear canal may aggravate the symptoms of eczema, thus leading to localized itching.
Therefore, usually after the bath should be timely with a clean cotton swab to the ear canal in the water dipped clean, but also can be used in the bath with some protective measures, such as the use of earplugs and so on.
If the itchy ear canal after bathing can not be improved by itself, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, clear cause targeted treatment. Should be under the guidance of the doctor, according to the doctor’s prescription for medication.