{"id":21971,"date":"2025-09-19T09:23:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T13:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=21971"},"modified":"2025-09-19T09:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T13:23:11","slug":"how-to-prevent-swimmers-ear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/19\/how-to-prevent-swimmers-ear\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Swimmer\u2019s Ear"},"content":{"rendered":"

Swimmer\u2019s ear is a condition that is commonly seen during the summer and in kids. It is an\u00a0infection<\/a>\u00a0of the outer ear that can lead to problems deeper inside the ear over time. Here are some helpful hints to prevent swimmer\u2019s ear and enjoy your fun in the sun and surf.<\/p>\n

Swimmer\u2019s ear doesn\u2019t just happen to swimmers. They are the most affected but it can happen whenever the conditions are right for bacteria to grow out of control in the outer ear. The bacteria in question are helpful in small amounts. They are present naturally on the skin of the body.<\/p>\n

When moisture gets in the ear canal, an\u00a0infection<\/a>\u00a0can develop because the bacteria multiply. Swimmer\u2019s ear also occurs in the presence of cuts in the ear, various\u00a0skin conditions<\/a>\u00a0like\u00a0eczema<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0seborrhea<\/a>\u00a0and hair chemicals. But, you can take preventative measures to keep the\u00a0infection<\/a>\u00a0from beginning.<\/p>\n

1. Wear ear plugs when\u00a0swimming<\/a>. Ear plugs prevent the amount of water that is common after\u00a0swimming<\/a>\u00a0from entering the ear canal. You will still need to dry your ears but there will be less water present deeper in the ear.<\/p>\n

2. Place cotton balls in your ears when perming or coloring. Hair products can contain strong chemicals that irritate the outer ear. Because your ears are on the sides of your head, they collect the droplets that can roll down in the ear. A small piece of cotton in each ear catches any drips. Dry your ears well after shampooing.<\/p>\n

3. Take care of your\u00a0eczema<\/a>.\u00a0Skin conditions<\/a>\u00a0can cause you to scratch and damage the skin in your ear canal. Couple that with water and bacteria and you\u2019ll have a problem. Keep the area conditioned so the skin is not broken and dry well after\u00a0swimming<\/a>, washing hair and sweating.<\/p>\n

4. Check for any food\u00a0allergies<\/a>. Sometimes,\u00a0allergies<\/a>\u00a0to foods can cause changes in your skin. For example, eating greasy foods can irritate and cause flaking of the skin and that includes your ears. Excess scratching of your ears can remove the protective layer of wax and lead to\u00a0infections<\/a>\u00a0like swimmer\u2019s ear.<\/p>\n

5. Use a blow dryer. You can use the lowest setting to avoid the loud noise. Only a few minutes is needed to dry hard to reach water that may have settled down in your ear canal.<\/p>\n

6. Dry ears well after bathing. Mostly we think of\u00a0swimming<\/a>\u00a0as the culprit for this condition, but water can splash in the ear canal during a bath or a shower. When you dry the body, don\u2019t forget the ears.<\/p>\n

Swimmer\u2019s ear doesn\u2019t have to ruin your day. Use the above hints to help prevent the condition.<\/p>\n

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