Winter = Ear Canal Eczema

Is anyone else suffering from a severe case of Winter Ear Canal Eczema?

Every winter the dry weather wreak havoc on my ears. With a swipe of a tissue or q-tip (yes, I know you aren’t supposed to use them for your ears) it’s like I’ve dug in a gold mine. Except the gold happens to be filled with gross crusty boulders.

So what are the symptoms of ear canal eczema:

• Thick crusty skin layered in your ear
• Scaly texture
• Tends to be red or brown
• Itchy and/or cracked
• Possible discharge

Some Causes:

• Dry Winter weather
• Build up of products irritating your ear
• Cell phone usage
• Earring
• Indoor heating units drying your ears out

Helpful Solutions:

• Find the source that’s causing your ears to become drier than usual
• Keep your ears properly cleaned
• Make sure you moisturize with a proper cream, ointment, or oil drops
• Use mild soaps and/or other products when taking a shower
• Contact doctors for ear drop solution

If your ears are start to burn, or if you’re feeling a strong ache then it’s important to contact your doctors or the hospital as it might be severely infected.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/ear-eczema#warning-signs