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Are Differences In Earwax Type And Colour Between Both Ears Normal?
Hello doctors, is it normal to have different earwax types? A year ago I had yellow ear wax always in my right ear and white flaky wax in my left ear.I recently noticed that now it s inverted with my right ear producing the white earwax and the left yellow.Should I be at all concerned?
hi hope to relax you yes it's all normal..ear wax is of different colors from yellow to brown ,black and can be white dry flaky..it's all normal..just white wax producing usually produce less body odor. in single word it's all normal. hope you got my point take good care.
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Are Differences In Earwax Type And Colour Between Both Ears Normal?
hi hope to relax you yes it s all normal..ear wax is of different colors from yellow to brown ,black and can be white dry flaky..it s all normal..just white wax producing usually produce less body odor. in single word it s all normal. hope you got my point take good care.