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Outer ear

The outer ear is the visible part of the ear and surrounding skin that can be cleaned gently with a damp cloth.

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Do babies need ear cleaning

Do babies need ear cleaning

Why earwax is usually not a problem Earwax is part of normal ear physiology, not dirt. It is produced by glands in the ear canal and serves as a barrier against moisture, dust, and microorganisms. In babies, as in older children and adults, the ear canal has a natural outward migration of skin cells and […]