Under normal circumstances, we should ensure that we clean our ears once a month. Frequent ear picking will cause some damage to the ears, which will be counterproductive. At the same time, we should also be careful not to use sharp and unclean objects to pick out the ears.

1. The dangers of frequent ear picking

Frequent ear picking will destroy the natural barrier of the ear canal skin and cause eczema. In the ear canal, the earwax may not only be unable to be picked out, but may also be pushed inward. , preventing the earwax from being discharged on its own. Once water accidentally enters the ears while washing hair and bathing, the earwax will absorb water and swell. The acidic earwax will corrode the deep skin of the ear canal and cause inflammation. Moreover, frequent ear picking will cause abnormal earwax secretion. The longer the earwax grows, the more earwax will grow, and the newly secreted earwax will change from flakes to crumbs, thus reducing the ability to protect the ears.

2. Tools used to pick out ears

It is best to use cotton swabs to pick out ears. Earwax will slowly move from the ear canal to the ear canal. After accumulating a certain amount, it will automatically fall off and be expelled from the body through the action of the jaw. When we clean the ears, we can use cotton swabs to clean the outer contour of the ears. Do not poke the cotton swab into the ear canal, as this will push the earwax into the ear canal and prevent it from being discharged. Over time, earwax will accumulate and affect hearing. If the earwax is hard and large, it should be done under the guidance of a doctor. Generally, when the ears feel itchy or blocked, you can increase the biting movement to help the earwax be discharged. Or use a cotton swab to gently sweep away the earwax. Do not use nails, matchsticks or other unclean objects to dig out earwax, as this may cause mechanical damage.

Although it is a very enjoyable thing to pick out the ears, if we often pick out the ears, we will become dependent on the ears. If we don’t pick out the ears for a few days, we will feel uncomfortable in the ears, but If we often pick out our ears, it will cause certain damage to the ears and inflammation will occur. Therefore, we must pay attention to the frequency when we pick out our ears. If earwax blocks the ear canal, you can go to the hospital and ask a doctor to deal with it. The otolaryngologist will use a professional camera to remove the earwax under direct vision with a forehead mirror.