Question 1

What should i do if i have an itchy ear!?

Accepted Answer

Itchy ears can be from allergies, problems in the ear, wax or a number other causes.  An ENT can look in your ear and offer options on whether you could benefit from wax removal vs medication vs should do nothing about it.  Whatever you do, please don't stick anything  into the er canal to try to scratch it since you can do real harm to yourself.

Question 2

What to do when you have an itchy ear and you can't stop itching it?

Accepted Answer

Some itches shouldn't be scratched.  Please don't stick anything in your ear!  you do not want to damage your ear drum.  You can have your doctor look in your ear to make sure that the external canal is free of debris and wax.  If that is clear and you still have the problem, you may be suffering from allergies.  Rule to follow: don't stick anything smaller than your elbow in you ear.  Good luck.

Question 3

I have an itchy ear that is sometimes moist and sometimes dry and flakey. ?

Accepted Answer

I wonder if you have a fungal infection of the skin inside your ear, called Otomycosis. The other option would be more like an eczema of the ear canal but this would not often be moist. I would suggest you have your doctor take a look at it as it is difficult to diagnose without looking in your ear and that way he/she can properly treat  you as well. Best wishes.

Question 4

I have an itchy ear. sometimes it is moist. sometimes it is dry and flaky ?

Accepted Answer

A dry itchy flaky ear canal is a manifestation of eczema of the ear canal skin.  The skin of the ear canal is like skin in any other part of the external integument covering the outside of the body.  There are several remedies such as 2% salicylic acid.  If an ENT doctor can not be of help, consult a dermatologist, because this is simply an inflammation of the skin or a dermatitis of ear canal.

Question 5

I have an itchy ear and i feel it wet but there is no wax. i also feel it clogged at times. what do you think it is?

Accepted Answer

Ear wax and/or external auditory dermatosis. Fungal infection is also a possibility. See your PCP.

Question 6

Should i see a dermatologist for itchy ear canals?

Accepted Answer

A dermatologist will evaluate and treat itchy ears.  Conditions such as dandruff , eczema, psoriasis, etc. May cause itchy ears.

Question 7

What to do if curing an itchy ear canal?

Accepted Answer

you could be having simple allergic reaction a heat pad on the ear and take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) from over the counter 
there is special ear drop but it required a Rx from a doctor
no improvement see your doctor he can make the right diagnosis and help you with the right treatment

Question 8

Dizziness, headache, ear pain, itchy ear but mostly  dizziness. ps: it's getting hot where i live. what could it be ?

Accepted Answer

You could have an allergic problem involving your sinuses, giving you a postnasal drip which involves your ears which can make you dizzy and make your ears itch

Question 9

How can i avoid having itchy ear canals (occasional discharge as well)? i am cleaning up with a q-tip after shower every day to dry it up. thank you

Accepted Answer

I suspect that you probably have swimme's ear. See your health care provider . May need some ear drop.

Question 10

Hi! i have a swollen,hot, red, itchy ear! it sometimes hurts when i touch it but not all the time. i recently went swimming? what do you think it is?

Accepted Answer

likely diagnosis with a story like that. Otitis can become quite serious relatively quickly. See your primary MD or urgent clinic for evaluation. They will determine the severity of infection and prescribe appropriate antibiotics. Some doctors here on HealthTap may be able to look at your ear with a video consult and make the diagnosis and Rx.  Good luck!

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What to do when you have an itchy ear and you can't stop itching it?

I have an itchy ear that is sometimes moist and sometimes dry and flakey. ?

I have an itchy ear. sometimes it is moist. sometimes it is dry and flaky ?

I have an itchy ear and i feel it wet but there is no wax. i also feel it clogged at times. what do you think it is?

Should i see a dermatologist for itchy ear canals?

What to do if curing an itchy ear canal?

Dizziness, headache, ear pain, itchy ear but mostly dizziness. ps: it's getting hot where i live. what could it be ?

How can i avoid having itchy ear canals (occasional discharge as well)? i am cleaning up with a q-tip after shower every day to dry it up. thank you

Hi! i have a swollen,hot, red, itchy ear! it sometimes hurts when i touch it but not all the time. i recently went swimming? what do you think it is?

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