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What Causes Crusty White Substance In Both Ears While Suffering From Tinnitus?

have crusty white s ubstance on both ears,i noticed when I put a q tip in right ear,it had blood on it,very little pain,have had tinnitus for years,and this white substance for about 6 mos,on both ears,and its hard to get off because it hardens,i clean out my ear canal with q tips..which I know I shouldn't do,dont reall have much of a daniage,but I noticed a tiny spot of pink on my pillow
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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hello. please dont use q tips, they are not good.. the white crusting may be a normal phenomenon in many individuals, dont worry. the bleeding is due to the damage caused by the q tip. also.. can i ask you.. do you have any dandruff?
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What Causes Crusty White Substance In Both Ears While Suffering From Tinnitus?

hello. please dont use q tips, they are not good.. the white crusting may be a normal phenomenon in many individuals, dont worry. the bleeding is due to the damage caused by the q tip. also.. can i ask you.. do you have any dandruff? thanks