Why are there two kinds of human earwax, one is dry and the other is oily

The oily earwax is commonly known as "oil ear", and the dry powder is commonly known as "bran ear".

Oily earwax is genetically determined, some people cerumen and sebaceous glands secrete a lot, and the discharge is brownish-yellow, oily viscous substance, which has accumulated in the outer tract after drying, and some even flow out of the ear, and some condense into a clump, which is called oily cerumen in medicine.

The incidence of oil fungus in the Han nationality is 5 7%, that is, there is still more chaff.

See "Oil Ear" in the Encyclopedia.

1. Causes of oily earwax

Oil earwax, also known as earwax, refers to a substance secreted by the ear canal. There are many capillaries and glands in our ear canal, and the secretions and sebum they secrete are mixed together to form oily earwax. In addition, the composition of oily earwax also includes dead skin cells and dust.

2. The form of oil earwax

The color and shape of oily earwax varies from person to person, generally speaking, its color can be light yellow, brown, black, etc., but it should not be red or white, which may be an ear problem. The morphology of oily earwax also varies, with some people having a dry appearance that resembles small pieces of dried biscuits, while others have a wetter appearance that resembles the color and texture of nasal discharge.

3. Cleaning method of oil earwax

Long-term accumulation of oily earwax in the ear canal is not good for health, so it needs to be cleaned up in time. However, care should be taken not to overdo it when cleaning so as not to damage the ear canal and eardrum. Here are some ways to clean up oily earwax:

1.Clean a cotton swab: Gently wipe the pinna part, being careful not to penetrate deep into the ear canal.

2.Ear wax softener: Use ear wax softener to apply to the ear canal opening, after a period of time, the oily earwax will become soft and easy to remove.

3.Ear Wash Ball: Use the Ear Wash Ball to carefully inject warm water into the ear canal, injecting and aspirating slowly and gently. It is not recommended to do it at home on your own, and if used incorrectly, it can damage the eardrum and ear canal.

4. The health significance of oily earwax

Oily earwax can help protect the ear canal and eardrum. It acts as a way to prevent contaminants such as bacteria and dust from entering deep into the ear. However, when there is too much accumulation of oily earwax, it needs to be cleaned up, otherwise it can cause problems such as infection and hearing loss.

Why do some people have dry earwax and some people get wet?

If the ears are not flooded, wet earwax is taken out under normal circumstances, or it may be related to the following three reasons:

The first reason is influenced by genetic factors. Eye size and skin color are genetic, and earwax is no exception, and if parents have wet earwax all the time, children may also be the same. This is a normal phenomenon and is the cause of congenital constitution and does not have much impact on health.

The second reason is the appearance of lesions in the ear. If you start with dry earwax, but recently notice that the earwax has become wet, greasy and yellowish, it may be due to a lesion in the health of the ear. For example, if you are infected with bacteria, you will secrete a sticky substance that will make your earwax wet and oily.

This situation should be taken seriously, and it is recommended to check the ears in time to prevent long-term infection, aggravation of infection, affecting normal ear function and reducing hearing.

The third reason is the influence of bad lifestyle habits. If the diet is too greasy and heavy, it will affect the endocrine, endocrine disorders, abnormal metabolism, secretion of a large amount of oil, earwax may also become wet, this hair loves oil. This cause is between physiological and pathological factors, and the problem is not big, but it should be treated in time and develop healthy living habits, or it can be improved.

Whether it is dry earwax or wet earwax, it is not recommended that you pick your ears at every turn, earwax has a protective effect on the ears, there is oil in the earwax, which can effectively resist bacteria and prevent small flying insects that want to burrow into the ears. You don't need to deliberately pluck your ears, because when you speak, eat, etc., the earwax will also fall off on its own. Picking earwax too often can easily damage the healthy internal environment of the ear, affecting the health of the ear and hearing.

If the ears are very itchy, you can use a small cotton swab to gently rotate the ear canal, do not stretch too much inside, and do not use a sharp ear pick to dig out. If you feel that the earwax is relatively hard and cannot be taken out, it is recommended to seek medical attention and let the doctor use the correct method to clear it, and do not dig it out by yourself, the hidden danger is relatively large.

For the phenomenon of wet ears, many people will still have a question, which will be associated with fox odor, because it is found that many people with fox odor in their lives have wet and greasy earwax, whether the two are really related?

Here to tell you that there may indeed be a certain relationship between fox odor and wet earwax, but it can only be said that there is fox odor and wet earwax, and the reverse is not valid, and the two are not necessarily related. Fox odor is related to the development of sweat glands in the armpits, and there are also apocrine glands in the ear area, and if there is too much sweat secretion, dry earwax may become wet earwax.

If it is because of the influence of fox odor that the earwax becomes wet, it is necessary to alleviate the fox odor in order to better alleviate the phenomenon of wet earwax. It is recommended to pay attention to personal hygiene and cleanliness at ordinary times, and if the armpit hair is too long, you can shave some of it properly, but it can promote perspiration, don't shave it all.

To sum up, some people's earwax is dry, some people are wet, or related to the above three factors, physiological causes and pathological causes are possible, and the relative improvement methods are also introduced in the article. In addition, everyone should also correctly see the relationship between wet ear wax and fox odor.

It is recommended that patients have a detailed examination in the hospital, follow the doctor's instructions to treat the symptoms**, and control the condition as soon as possible.

1.Vigorous oil secretion: The oil secretion in the body is relatively vigorous, resulting in the phenomenon of wet and sticky yellowing of earwax, which is more common in oiliness**.

2.Oily cerumen: earwax glands and sebaceous glands will have secretions in the upper part of the ear canal**, which is affected by genetic factors, and some patients secrete vigorously and secrete a large amount of brown-yellow oily viscous substances.

These secretions mix with the tissue shed by the ear canal and become earwax, which accumulates in the ear before it dries, and in some cases even flows out of the ear.

3.Otitis media: It is usually related to factors such as overwork, fatigue, long-term smoking, etc., and symptoms such as earache, pus, perforation of the eardrum, and hearing loss will occur, which can be manifested as wet and yellow earwax.

It is necessary to pay attention to elevating the head and neck to avoid ear congestion, which can help relieve symptoms, and seek medical attention in time if there is discomfort, so as to avoid the symptoms of the disease.

Earwax used to be dry, which means that the morphology of earwax has been changing throughout human evolution. Earwax is a mixture of debris, hair, and glandular secretions. It also contains substances that help kill bacteria and other microorganisms, which vary according to the genetic characteristics of the individual.

The ears of early humans may not have been as complex and may not even have had an external auditory canal. In contrast, today's eyes and sense of smell have significantly changed the way we understand our environment and communicate. Over time, many aspects such as human lifestyle, eating habits, and interpersonal communication have also affected the formation of earwax.

When people engage in different activities, different types of earwax may be produced. For example, people are often exposed to the sun on the beach, and sunlight is known to affect the formation of earwax. In dry climates, earwax may be drier, while in humid climates the opposite is true.

In addition, genetic factors can also influence the formation of earwax.

Although we don't know much about earwax, it is essential for human health. Some studies have shown that how often and how people clean their ears can also affect the formation of earwax. It is common for people to wipe their ears with a cotton swab to clean up earwax, but this practice often damages the ear canal and may even cause infection.

In conclusion, earwax is constantly changing with the evolution of humans. Regardless of the form, earwax is essential for protecting the ears and preventing infection. <>