Introduction The ear is an intricate and sensitive part of the human body. Many of us are aware of earwax, a natural substance that forms in the ear canal to protect and lubricate this vital sensory organ. However, there’s another aspect of ear health that often remains in the shadows: dead skin in the ear […]

Swimmer’s ear medically referred to as Otitis Externa is a bacterial infection of the external ear canal, typically caused by longstanding water staying inside of it- In summary, thriving bacteria in damp ear! Otitis externa in simple terms is defined as an inflammation of the skin lining the ear canal and sometimes may also involve […]

Ear wax, also known as Cerumen, is a soft brownish substance secreted by ceruminous glands in our ear canals within the external ear. These glands present in the skin of the ear canals are modified apocrine glands, like sweat glands in our arm pits or groin areas, that produce sweat and yet another type secretes […]

Life style factors that may lead to wax accumulation. In this blog we will focus on the lifestyle factors leading to wax accumulation and leave the wax tasting discussion for another day. Use of cotton buds or cotton swabs, Consistent and long duration use of ear inserts (more below)- Our patients often ask us whether […]