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I have ear pain .doctor told keratosis obtrans. what is it?
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Keratosis obturans: Keratosis obturans is the build up of extra skin cells and flakey skin in the ear canal. It may be associated with pain or mild hearing loss.
Answered 11/11/2015
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K. Obturans: Keratosis obturans is the build up of extra skin cells and flakey skin in the ear canal. It can be associated with pain from a secondary skin infection.
Answered 1/28/2015
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