what makes your inner ear itch
The ear has many nerve endings thus making it one of the most sensitive parts the human body. This makes the ear most prone to itching. Some of common causes that makes itchy inner ear are: Ear Infection â the two common ear infections that can cause someoneâs ear itchy are Otitis media and otitis externa.
The Itching is usually due to a disturbance in the skin of the external auditory canal. Ear canal skin is very sensitive. The slightest accumulation of debris, even a dead hair, may be felt as an itching sensation. Often, dryness in the ear is what causes inner ear itching.
Dry Skin. When your ears donât produce the right amount of ear wax, the skin in your ear canal is unprotected. This can lead to dry skin in your ear canal. Dry skin can be VERY itchy, especially if/when it starts to flake. A lack of ear wax may be the reason you have an itchy inner ear. Otitis media and otitis externa (swimmerâs ear) are two common ear infections that may be the cause of your itchy ears.