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I was using a a tip to clean around my ear, and i was in a hurry and it went in too far. now it feels like a scab or something inside my ear.

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Dr. Scott Hacking answered

Ear scab: You probably have a small abrasion or even a cut on your ear canal. Have a doctor looks inside your ear to make sure the canal is not damaged or infected.

Answered 5/30/2016

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A member asked:

I was using a a tip to clean around my ear, and i was in a hurry and it went in too far. now it feels like a scab or something inside my ear.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Hacking answered

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