What Is Ear Wax?

Ear wax is one of those things that you don’t really think about, until it’s too late.

Ear wax is made up of fatty materials, and it is mostly composed of sebaceous (oil) and cerumen (waxy).

Cerumen is a waxy substance that is produced by the sweat glands in the skin. It is composed of long-chain hydrocarbons, which are mostly wax esters. Cerumen is found on the surface of the skin, and is also present in the ear canal.

It is not only found on the surface of the ear canal, but also in the middle of the canal. It is found in the outer ear canal, as well as the inner canal. The amount of cerumen in the ear canal varies with age and other factors. It is not unusual for people to have more than 20% cerumen in their ear canals.

The amount of cerumen in the canal depends on the length of time that the ear has been blocked, and the amount of moisture that the ear canal contains. The longer that the canal is blocked, the more cerumen will be present in the canal.

Cerumen in the ear canal is a normal part of life, and is not something that needs to be removed. However, if there is excessive cerumen in the ear canal, or if the cerumen is hard and crusty, it can cause problems.

There are many different reasons why cerumen may become hard and crusty. If the cerumen is hard and thick, it may block the ear canal. This can result in hearing loss. Also, if the cerumen is hard, it can block the ear canal so that the eardrum cannot move freely. This can lead to pain and pressure in the ear. In addition, if the cerumen is not removed from the ear canal, it can cause infection.

To remove ear wax, you should consult your doctor first. Your doctor can use a cotton swab to remove the cerumen, or they can use a special tool that removes the cerumen without damaging the ear canal.

If you have cerumen in your ear, it is important that you remove it as soon as possible. If the cerumen is not removed, it can cause permanent damage to your ear.