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Q: Dry-type earwax. Cerumen is produced in the outer third of the cartilaginous portion of the ear canal. It is a mixture of viscous secretions from sebaceous glands and less-viscous ones from modified apocrine sweat glands. Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a gray, orange, or yellowish waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection against bacteria, fungi, insects, and water. Earwax consists of shed skin cells, hair, and the secretions of the ceruminous and sebaceous glands of the outside ear canal. Major components of earwax are long chain fatty acids, both saturated and unsatu Ear Wax (Definition) Ear wax in the ear canal is a mixture of secretions from oil and sweat glands in the canal's skin. Shedded skin cells are also a major ingredient of ear wax. There are two genetically determined types of ear wax: the wet type and the dry type. 1 doctor agreed: Skin and wax gland: Cerumen or ear wax is a product of sloughed off dead skin and the compound produced by your cerumen glands in your outer ear canal. The consistency can range from moist to dry and flaky. It depends on the relative oil content of the cerumen gland product and amount ...Read more. Ear wax: Have never heard of an ear wax test. Wax is just made up of dead skin and oils secreted from glands. Not much you could learn from it by having it tested so I would say not real. ...Read more Ear wax (cerumen) is a natural part of our body. It prevents microscopic objects (lint, dust, viruses, etc.) from entering the ear canal. There are safe ways to remove excessive ear wax at home. Q-tips, twisted napkins, bobby pins, or other items should never be used to remove ear wax as this can lead to infection. Earwax (ear wax) is a natural substance produced by glands in the skin of the outer ear canal. The wax acts as a helpful coating for the ear canal so removal of it is not necessary. However, in cases of blockage or excessive buildup, it may be necessary to try to remove the impacted or excessive wax. Softeners. 1 Any of a number of types of oil. 2 Urea hydrogen peroxide (6.5%) and glycerine. 3 A solution of sodium bicarbonate in water, or sodium bicarbonate B.P.C. (sodium bicarbonate and glycerine) 4 Cerumol (peanut oil, turpentine and dichlorobenzene) 5 Cerumenex (triethanolamine, polypeptides and oleate-condensate) Ear wax is helpful to coat the skin of the ear canal where it acts as a temporary water repellent. The absence of ear wax may result in dry, itchy ears, and even infection. Ear wax is formed in the outer third of the ear canal. The lubrication provided by cerumen prevents desiccation of the skin within the ear canal. The lubricative properties arise from the high lipid content of the sebum produced by the sebaceous glands. In wet-type cerumen at least, these lipids include cholesterol, squalene, and many long-chain fatty acids and alcohols. Query: how is ear wax produced
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Cerumen or ear wax is a product of sloughed off dead skin and the compound produced by your cerumen glands in your outer ear canal.