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A member asked:
Why is my ear wax incredibly, extremely, seriously dry and flaky? it's been like this since i was little.
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It happens: Some people make a sticky soft ear wax and some make it dry and almost rock like. It varies within families and is likely just a combination of genetic factors and environmental events.Find a good ear wax dissolving agent and use it occasionally and it should make life easier.Avoid using Q-tips.
Answered 5/10/2019
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