I have been wearing hearing aids for about 35 years. Over this period I have suffered itching in my right ear, which developed into a form of dermatitis. My doctor prescribed a cortisone cream but using this for a long period has left my ear canal dry and scaly at times. It itches unbearably meaning that I have to remove the aid to scratch it.
Prolonged use of cortisone creams can cause the skin to thin and I think this is what has happened to my ear so I stopped using it. I now use just olive oil when my ear becomes too dry. This help to some extent and I can go for a few hours but the itching always comes back.
Can anyone suggest any remedies to stop this itching?