So, the next time you get out of the pool and feel that familiar itch, head to the kitchen cabinet before you head to the pharmacy. Your ears will thank you.
When you swim frequently, water gets trapped in the ear canal. This water washes away the protective layer of earwax and leaves the skin macerated (soft, wrinkly, and wet—think of how your fingers look after a long bath). When that protective barrier is gone, the skin becomes vulnerable. olive oil for swimmer's ear