Why do my ears itch?

The most common reason for itchy ears is a condition called seborrheic dermatitis, a type of rash that affects the sebaceous glands, which produce oil. It can occur on the scalp and eyebrows, and in the ears. A mild case of seborrheic dermatitis causes the skin to flake, known as dandruff. When dermatitis is severe, the skin also may be red and intensely itchy.

Your risk of seborrheic dermatitis increases with age, according to Dr. Steve Daveluy, associate professor and program director at Wayne State University School of Dermatology.

Other reasons your ears may itch include:

• Irritation from hearing aids (more on that below)
• Earwax blockage
• Contact dermatitis caused by irritants such as hydrogen peroxide, water, ear drops (both prescribed and over-the-counter), or excessive ear cleaning
• Food and seasonal allergies
• Eczema, the name for a group of conditions that cause patches of the skin to become red, itchy and inflamed
• Psoriasis, a chronic, genetic, disease of the immune system characterized by a red, itchy rash on the skin

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