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2. Earwax - Wikipedia

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   Earwax protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and provides protection against bacteria, fungi, particulate matter, and water. [1] Major components of earwax include cerumen, produced by a type of modified sweat gland, and sebum, an oily substance. Both components are made by glands located in the outer [2 ...

3. Cerumenolytic - Wikipedia

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   A cerumenolytic is an ear wax ( cerumen) softening agent. Common cerumenolytics such as hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen peroxide - urea (also called carbamide peroxide) are topical preparations used to facilitate the removal of ear wax. Their side effects tend to be mild, including ear discomfort, transient loss of hearing, dizziness, and local ...

4. Ear pick - Wikipedia

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   A bamboo ear pick with a down puff. A metal ear pick. Ear picks, also called ear scoops, or ear spoons, or earpicks, are a type of curette used to clean the ear canal of earwax (cerumen). They are preferred and are commonly used in East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia because Asians tend to develop dry ear wax. [1] [2]

5. What Dermatologists Want You to Know About That Pimple in ...

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   Something as basic as oily skin can lead to a pimple in your ear. “The accumulation of oil, dead skin, and residue from the hair and hair products that build up and are not properly cleaned can ...

6. Simple Ways to Remove Candle Wax from Just About Every ... - AOL

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   Apply the ice for only a few seconds at a time, and use the towel to keep the area from getting wet. Gently scrape off the wax using the edge of a spoon or the back of a butter knife. Lightly ...

7. Ear drop - Wikipedia

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   Ear drop. Antibiotic ear drop. Ear drops are a form of topical medication for the ears used to treat infection, inflammation, impacted ear wax and local anesthesia. They are commonly used for short-term treatment and can be purchased with or without a prescription.