Ask a doctor on the topic of Otorhinolaryngology

The ears are itching.

October 22, 2016 | 15,00 EUR | answered by Christian Welsch

Hello, my ear has been itching for a long time. I have already been to various ENT doctors. No inflammation. What could it be then? What can I do? Best regards

Christian Welsch

Dear inquirer,

Often, there is no specific cause for this. However, we frequently see patients who believe they need to clean their ears with Q-tips, which can dry out the ear. You can try to find a dermatologist who can test for contact allergies to rule out any allergic component. Otherwise, you can try using oils or ointments, or depending on the diagnosis, cortisone cream or drops to combat the itching. Do you have any questions?

Best wishes, C. Welsch