Have you ever experienced the itchiness caused by itchy ear? It quite inexpressible and annoying and we can’t do anything to stop the itchiness until unless consulting a doctor.
You can get itchy ear from things like dry ear, buildup of wax, allergies or any kind of infections. Apart from medications, we do have some simple home remedies that make your ear itch free within minutes.
8 Natural Ways To Treat Itchy Ears
1. Olive Oil
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Olive oil is quite effective in treating the infection and helps you to get rid of itchiness and pain happening in the ear.
What You Need To Do
- Heat one table spoon of olive oil for few seconds and make sure it isn’t too much hot to touch.
- You can check it by rubbing little amount on your wrist.
- Now put few drops of olive oil in the infected ear by laying on your side using a dropper and then drain after few minutes.
- Do this once in a day to see excellent results.
2. Coconut Oil
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Coconut oil is another effective remedy to treat itchy ears. The anti inflammatory and anti bacterial properties in coconut oil helps in reducing pain and itchiness caused by infection and help you get relief.
What You Need To Do
- Warm up one table spoon of coconut oil and put it in the infected ears using a dropper and allow it to sit for few minutes.
- Let the rest drain out.
3. Garlic Oil
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Garlic is loaded with anti microbial properties which makes it an effective remedy to treat itchy and infectious ear.
What You Need To Do
- Crush 2 cloves of garlic and cook them along with any oil of your choice.
- Heat it for few minutes and then allow the oil to cool down.
- Strain the oil and drop it in your ears using a dropper.
- Allow it to sit for few minutes and the remaining to drain.
4. Hydrogen Peroxide
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Hydrogen peroxide is another best ingredient to prevent itchiness and pain caused by itchy ear.
What You Need To Do
- Take few drops of hydrogen peroxide in a dropper and lay on your side then put few drops in the ear.
- You’ll probably hear some fizzing sound, but it is completely normal.
- Once the sound stops, tilt your head and drain out the extra hydrogen peroxide from your ear.
5. Apple Cider Vinegar
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If you find that itchiness caused in the ear is because of infection, then go for using apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar balances the PH levels in the ear and fight against bacteria and virus that causes infection.
What You Need To Do
- Take a pan and warm up equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water for few minutes.
- Allow it to cool down and soak a cotton ball in the mixture and place it on the infected ear for several minutes.
- You don’t deep to lay on your side while placing cotton ball in the ear. Repeat it twice for complete relief.
6. Water
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If you don’t like to put oil or something like hydrogen peroxide in your ear then go for using water. Even water also helps you get rid of dust and bacteria that cause itchiness in the ear.
What You Need To Do
- Warm up some water and put few drops in your ear and allow it to sit for few minutes before removing excess water.
- Repeat it twice in a day.
7. Warm Compress
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Warm compress is the best natural remedy to treat many skin issues including itchy ear. The warmness from the compress increasing the blood circulation around the ear and decreases pain.
What You Need To Do
- Put fresh wash cloth in a bowl of warm water and wring out the excess water.
- Place this cloth over your ear and leave it for 5 minutes.
- Repeat it few times, until you get relief.
8. Press Down On Your Tragus
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Pushing down your tragus repeatedly will also help you to get relief from the pain and itchiness of the ear.
Because, closing and reopening your ear applies constant pressure and friction that make you feel relief from the pain.
