What is the best way to treat oily ears naturally?

Nov 10, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
Oily ear usually refers to oily cerumen. Under normal circumstances, there is no optimal method for self-resolution of oily cerumen. Oily cerumen may be caused by factors such as genetics, improper diet, high metabolic levels, external otitis, or ear eczema. It is recommended that patients choose general treatment or medication under a doctor's guidance to alleviate the condition. During treatment, patients should actively cooperate with the doctor's instructions.

  Oily ear usually refers to oily cerumen. Under normal circumstances, there is no optimal method for self-resolution of oily cerumen. Oily cerumen may be caused by genetic factors, improper diet, high metabolic levels, external otitis, ear eczema, and other factors. It is recommended that patients choose general treatment, medication, and other methods under the guidance of a physician to relieve symptoms. Detailed analysis is as follows:

  1. Genetics: Oily cerumen shows a clear genetic tendency. When one or both parents have this trait, the child is likely to inherit it. Oily cerumen caused by genetic factors generally does not require special treatment, but attention to ear hygiene and regular ear canal cleaning is recommended to prevent discomfort or infection due to excessive cerumen buildup.

  2. Improper diet: Long-term consumption of excessive greasy, spicy, or irritating foods, or prolonged smoking and alcohol consumption, may lead to increased lipid content in ear secretions, thus increasing the production of oily cerumen. At this time, it is recommended to reduce the intake of greasy and spicy foods and increase the consumption of bland foods such as vegetables and fruits, which can help alleviate the above symptoms.

  3. High metabolic level: Some individuals have higher metabolic levels, leading to more active secretion from ceruminous glands. If the cerumen is not expelled in time and accumulates in the ear canal, after evaporation of water content, it becomes thick and oily. It is important to maintain adequate sleep, avoid staying up late, and engage in appropriate exercise to help regulate metabolic levels.

  4. External otitis: External otitis may be caused by infection, water accumulation in the ear canal, poor habits, and other factors. Inflammation can stimulate the ceruminous glands to secrete more oily cerumen. Symptoms such as ear pain and itching may also occur in external otitis. It is recommended that patients use hydrocortisone cream, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride ear drops, mometasone furoate cream, and other treatments as directed by a physician.

  5. Ear eczema: Ear eczema is an inflammation of the epidermis and superficial dermis caused by various internal and external factors. Inflammation can stimulate the ceruminous glands to secrete excessive oily cerumen. Patients may also experience symptoms such as redness and itching. At this time, medications such as cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution, desloratadine tablets, and cetirizine hydrochloride tablets can be used under medical guidance.

  Therefore, the treatment of oily cerumen requires comprehensive consideration of multiple factors, and a suitable treatment plan should be formulated according to specific circumstances. During treatment, patients should actively follow medical advice, maintain good living habits and dietary habits to promote recovery.