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Is It Normal To Have Unusual Color To Ear Wax In An Elderly Person?
Question: I had ear wax removed by a candle technique. It was totally soft and white. I'm 56. Never done this before. The woman said she had never seen this colour wax before, No odour???? Is this normal?
Brief Answer:
Yes it's normal...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query
Wax can be of any color and consistency. It varies from golden brown to grayish white. It can be hard or soft depending upon the skin's ability to secrete the sebum and the climatic conditions.
Do not worry! It's absolutely normal.
Hope this answers your query; revert back to me if you have any follow up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Yes it's normal...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query
Wax can be of any color and consistency. It varies from golden brown to grayish white. It can be hard or soft depending upon the skin's ability to secrete the sebum and the climatic conditions.
Do not worry! It's absolutely normal.
Hope this answers your query; revert back to me if you have any follow up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Answered by
Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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