The Skin Inside My Ears Keeps Drying Out and Flaking in February — What’s Really Causing This? Doctors Explain

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2. Over-Cleaning or Using Cotton Swabs

Many people instinctively try to “clean out” flakes using cotton swabs.

Unfortunately, this can make the problem worse.

The skin inside your ears is self-maintaining. Earwax (cerumen) actually plays an important role in protecting the ear canal by:

  • Trapping dust and debris

  • Preventing infections

  • Providing natural lubrication

Frequent use of cotton swabs can:

  • Strip away protective oils

  • Cause micro-irritations

  • Push wax deeper inside

This irritation often increases dryness and flaking.

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