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I used an earwax removal tool (metal) to claw the warts on my hand. then, i cleaned it by 70% of ethanol. in the next day, i used it to removed earwax. can hpv from wart transmit to my ears by that way? will warts grow in my ear (in side). thanks?
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What you described is not likely to transmit HPV to your ear. However, you risk damaging your ear drum and more by using a metal tool to remove ear wax. Put oil in your ear, it will soften the wax and it will come out on its own. You may use an ear wash kit available in pharmacies,
Answered 1/21/2023
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