Why can my ears itch?

This question was sent by our reader. You can also ask your question to a Life Hacker — if it is interesting, we will definitely answer.

If your ears itch sometimes, this is normal. It is worth being wary if the hand reaches out to the hearing organs several times a day. Earlier, Lifehacker analyzed in detail the common causes of itching in the ears. Here are some of them.

• You clean your ears too thoroughly. When you remove too much fat and sulfur, the skin of the ear canal dries up, irritates and itches. Therefore, do not get carried away — healthy ears get rid of excess sulfur on their own.
• You suffer from ear infections. Itching is one of the earliest signs of incipient inflammation caused by viruses, microbes or fungus. Therefore, if you feel pain in your ear after it or your temperature rises, be sure to contact a therapist or an otolaryngologist.
• You have a sulfur plug. Sometimes the sulfur accumulated in the ears cannot get out and causes skin irritation. It is often accompanied by itching. ENT will help to get rid of the problem. If it is not possible to get to a specialist promptly, use pharmacy drops from traffic jams or an ordinary baby oil.

Follow the link above to find more possible causes of itching in the ears and their detailed description.