Limiting use of devices such as earbuds can reduce further irritation or buildup of moisture in the ear canal, which can worsen itchy inner ear symptoms, Dr. Hsu explains.

Common causes of itchy ears include infection ... stick something into their ear canal, which is the small tunnel that connects the outer ear to the middle and inner ear. If people insert a ...

“Stripping the wax out of the canal can also leave the skin dry, and dry skin can get itchy,” Block added ... “It turned out a virus got into the inner ear and caused inner ear damage.” ...