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I cleaned my ear with my nail and now it feels plugged. then i tried to clean it with an ear cleaner and wax was dark. will it go away on its own?
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Cleaning ear canal: A hot shower may be your best friend in loosening ear wax; washing your hair may help, too. Dark wax has probably hardened and dried over time. Alternatively, speak with your pharmacist about hydrogen peroxide ear drops.
Answered 3/5/2019
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