A member asked:

I have not had any wax in either one of my ears for several years. q tip always clear and i try daily. my skin is very dry. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No Q-tips: Cerumen or wax in the ear canal is normal and protective. It always migrates from inside to outside. Therefore, using a blunt instrument does 2 things. It pushes the wax back in and is a frequent cause of impacted wax against the ear drum. Your ears are probably dry and itchy because of the constant use of q-tips. If skin is dry a dermatologist may help. Stop using q-tips.

Answered 5/1/2014

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