A member asked:

Every time i clean my ears, hairs come out with the wax. but what concerns me is that there are a lot of tiny hairs that come out not just a few. is this normal?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Common. And likely "normal"

Answered 3/21/2023

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Ear canal hair is an ethnic trait that I have seen in individuals whose ancestors who lived in cold climates. This may lead to cerumen and epithelial trapping, and sometimes external auditory canal dermatitis

Answered 3/23/2023

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