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2. What's the harm in cleaning my ears with a cotton swab? - AOL

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   Wax is normal and good for the ear. “A lot of people associate ear wax with being dirty or unclean, so there’s this kind of aggressive need to keep the ears cleaned out in some way, but we ...

3. 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]

4. Cotton swab - Wikipedia

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   A 2004 study found that the "use of a cotton-tip applicator to clean the ear seems to be the leading cause of otitis externa in children and should be avoided." [18] Instead, wiping wax away from the ear with a washcloth after a shower almost completely cleans the outer one-third of the ear canal, where earwax is made. [19]

5. Ear infections are a common issue for kids. Here's what ... - AOL

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   Data shows that 5 out of 6 kids will have at least one ear infection by the time they turn 3. Ear infections are a common issue for kids. Here's what parents need to know.

6. 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 ...

7. 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 ...