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Hi, can you help with black stuff in ear? it is not like blood, it does not delute with water, it is more like a black pigment. have had iritation....
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Fungus of ear: This may be a fungus infection of the ear canal. If so, it is best to clear it with antifungal medication . Or it could be old old wax!
Answered 6/19/2016
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