Ear Fungus Home Remedy

The ear is filled with bacteria, which normally isn't a problem. When the ear becomes filled with water, though, it can abruptly become a breeding ground for bacteria, providing an optimal environment in which to multiply quickly, leading to a fungal infection. A fungal infection of the ear, sometimes caused swimmer's ear, may be dealt with via conventional medicine prescribed by a doctor. There are, however, several home remedies that may also work. If the symptoms of the ear fungus (usually itching) continue despite your best home remedy efforts, however, it's best to consult a physician.

Vinegar and Alcohol

Mix a teaspoon of rubbing alcohol with a teaspoon of vinegar. Use a medicine dropper to put a single drop of this mixture into the affected ear. Lay on your side (with the affected ear facing up) to help the droplet along. Softly pull on your earlobe to open up your ear canal further. Alternately, dip a cotton swab into the mixture and lightly wipe the inside of the affected ear. In either case, continue for three to five days. When you think the ear fungus is gone, continue one more day, then stop.

Garlic

Simply soak a clove of garlic in olive oil for two to three hours, then heat the garlic-oil combination until it's warm, but not hot. Dip a cotton ball into the mixture so that it is wet, but not soaked through, then stuff the wet half into the affected ear, to remain in place as you sleep overnight. Repeat this process for 10 nights.

Vinegar and Water

If the skin of your ear canal is obviously irritated, avoid using alcohol with vinegar. Instead, combine the teaspoon of vinegar with a teaspoon of water. Water will help avoid the irritation that alcohol would normally exacerbate. If there's still pain, an aspirin should take care of it.