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I have a black fungus in my ear, what is it?

15 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ear wax: A dark brown to back substance in your ears is ear wax. See an ENT doctor for cleaning.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Ear fungus: Fungus in the ear is more common in the hot, humid summertime, and swimming. You need to see a doctor about this and be treated with antifungal drops, or cleaning out your ear.Don't try to treat this yourself. You can hurt your eardrum.

Dr Malerman and 9 doctors agreed

Answered 9/18/2021

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