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What Causes White Stuff And Smell Coming From Ear?
There is a smell coming out of the inside of my ear. My doctor says my ears do not have wax and I do not have an infection. I have been using Swimmers Ear to dry up the water in my ear after a shower. Then my ears get white stuff on the outside. It is very unpleasant.
Mon, 27 Apr 2020
Hello,
White stuff can be dead skin flakes or dried wax which is normal but if it is foul smelling then you need to get diagnosed the problem. Meantime you may try applying soothening agent like sweet oil (coconut) if it is not wet and foul smell stuffs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. HIMANSHU DHANAK
White stuff can be dead skin flakes or dried wax which is normal but if it is foul smelling then you need to get diagnosed the problem. Meantime you may try applying soothening agent like sweet oil (coconut) if it is not wet and foul smell stuffs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. HIMANSHU DHANAK
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