Maybe water got inside.
Maybe the skin became dry.
Maybe an earbud irritated the canal.
But persistent itching inside or around the ear can have several explanations.
The delicate skin of the ear canal can become irritated by:
Cotton swabs
Earbuds
Hearing aids
Soap
Shampoo
Moisture
Excessive cleaning
Ironically, trying to clean your ears too aggressively can actually make the itching worse.
The ear canal has a natural protective system involving earwax and specialized skin.
Repeatedly inserting objects into the canal can remove protective wax and damage the skin barrier.
This can create irritation and sometimes increase the risk of infection.
Another possibility is otitis externa, commonly called swimmer’s ear.
It can cause itching, pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes discharge.
Fungal infections can also cause persistent ear itching.
If the itching is accompanied by pain, drainage, hearing changes, swelling, or a feeling of blockage, it is better to have the
