A member asked:

Recovered from fungal ear infection,water enters in to the ear while bathing,again can see white powdery stuff in ear.is it fungal debris ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fungal debris: Rather than fungal debris, it may be old dryed out cerumen or ear wax. Use several drops of vinegar to keep your outer ears clean

Answered 5/3/2019

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Could be: recurrence of the fungal infection, or your ear canal shedding old infected cells.

Answered 12/28/2014

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