Thus, when its texture, color and appearance change, it indicates a health problem because the protective barrier that is earwax has been compromised. To better understand how it works, here are 8 changes in earmas and what they mean:
Yes
you notice the presence of grey earwax on a cotton swab, there are two types of possible explanations. It can be the surrounding dust caused by pollution, especially in big cities, or your genetics. Indeed, according to the Hearing Guide of Bruno Frachet and Émilie Vormés, earwax is genetically determined. For example, Asians and Native Americans have grey and dry earwax, while Caucasians and Africans have brown honey and wet earwax.Cerumen with traces of blood
When you insert a cotton ball into your ear and it comes out of the earwax containing traces of blood, it indicates the presence of a hemorrhage of the ear, that is, blood that escapes from the ear. Several causes are possible, such as vigorous cleaning, violent shock, infection such as otitis, or the presence of a tumor. In any case, a quick consultation with a doctor is recommended.
Brown earwax
