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Scab in earcanal have long nails not sure if i scratched inside &caused cut two weeks ago they saw dried blood now its a scab scared its cancer/hpv?

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See below: You may apply a small amount of mineral oil to the affected canal to facilitate normal falling off of the scab. Do not use Q tips.

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Answered 1/7/2019

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