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When i clean my right ear after a shower the q-tip comes out with black excretion on it reassembly mascara.?
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Ear discharge: I don't understand the last part of the question, but this is likely just dark colored wax that you are seeing on the q-tip. However, you can also sometimes have a fungal overgrowth that can give black discoloration, even though it may not cause significant pain or other symptoms. I would recommend having a physician look at it. www.mainlineent.com.
Answered 3/3/2014
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