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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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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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