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The skin inside one of my ears is very dry and flaky and there is a very small amount of moisture that builds up in that ear all the time. i have to use a q-tip to wipe it out of the canal but it builds right back up.?

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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

DRY EAR SKIN?: Simple moisturizers may help but the constant wetness needs evaluated in order to eradicate it.

Dr Waghmarae agreed

Answered 8/25/2015

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A member asked:

The skin inside one of my ears is very dry and flaky and there is a very small amount of moisture that builds up in that ear all the time. i have to use a q-tip to wipe it out of the canal but it builds right back up.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Dr Waghmarae agreed

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