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Does Rubbing Alcohol In Ears Cause Any Damage?
Question: Hi, by mistake wanted to clean out the wax in my ears, I used Rubbing alcohol instead of Peroxide did I do damage to my ear, I also wear hearing aide. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Rubbing alcohol is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Rubbing alcohol or Surgical spirit is safe for application over intact skin. It would not have caused damage or harmed the external auditory canal.
There is absolutely no cause for concern.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Rubbing alcohol is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Rubbing alcohol or Surgical spirit is safe for application over intact skin. It would not have caused damage or harmed the external auditory canal.
There is absolutely no cause for concern.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
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