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Had water in ears so cleaned it out with a qtip. when i took it out it had black specs on the swab like ink marks. what could it be? happens often

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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oxidized cerumen: Unless you have the bad habit of inserting pens or pencils in your ears.

Answered 6/9/2015

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A member asked:

Had water in ears so cleaned it out with a qtip. when i took it out it had black specs on the swab like ink marks. what could it be? happens often

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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