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White are the white powdery stuff that appears in the ear after water gets trapped in the ear.
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Cerumen: Ear wax is shedded skin flakes and is normal although in some people it is excessive and may clog the ear canal in which case it has to be removed by aspiration or washing it out with a syringe.
Answered 11/14/2014
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