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Is it safe to touch someone elses earwax i cleaned my boyfriends ears out and some got on my fingers?
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Yes. Just wash your hands afterward. Ear wax is not normally hazardous.
Answered 9/25/2021
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Hello, Ear wax is not infectious and no harm to you. As stated just wash your hands after exposure. Also over the counter debrox ear drops used for the first few days/month can help keep the ear wax from building up in the ear canal causing obstruction.
Answered 9/26/2021
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