Dear Mayo Clinic: I swim for exercise and relaxation. I try to get in the pool about three times a week. Recently, I have begun to have episodes where it feels like water is still in my ear. Then ...

There is an exhaustive list of changes and symptoms women go through when perimenopause and menopause call. From skin changes ...

In the summer, many of us try to find a way to be in or near the water. Kids are taking swimming lessons and going to pool parties. Families spend weeks at the beach. Unfortunately, we can bring home ...

Keeping your ears as dry as possible is key to avoiding an infection. After swimming or bathing, tip your head to each side to help water drain out, and use a towel to gently wipe your outer ear.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I live in a very dry climate, and I struggle with dry skin all over my body. Lately I have been having a lot of dry, flaky skin in my ear canal. I have no ear pain, and my ears are ...

He often sees abrasions in his patients’ ears—sometimes even caused by Q-tips, since the ear skin is so delicate. Everyone produces earwax, and some are prone to produce more.

People confuse dry and dehydrated skin, but they differ in symptoms, causes, treatments, remedies, and preventions. Learn more here.

Dry skin is more common when the weather is cold. People can treat most cases of dry skin using home remedies. Learn more about taking care of the skin in winter.

2. Keep your skin covered when you’re out in the cold. I'm talking scarves, hats, gloves, etc. Wind combined with cold temperatures can rapidly dry out exposed skin. It also helps to wear ...