The amount of earwax can also tell whether it is healthy or not. What is the scientific basis for this?

Earwax is a yellow viscous substance secreted by cerumen gland in cartilage of external auditory canal. Earwax can moisturize the ear, so that the ear canal will not be too dry and avoid itching. It can also block foreign bodies, inhibit and destroy bacteria, and you can know your health through different forms of earwax.

Different forms of earwax and health;

1. Earwax is soft and light yellow;

It belongs to healthy earwax, which is common in children. It produces more earwax than adults, but it will gradually decrease with age.

2. Earwax is wet, sticky and yellow;

It is a common healthy earwax, which helps to lubricate the ear canal and prevent it from drying and itching.

3. Earwax is dry, white and flaky;

It is a common healthy earwax, which is relatively dry, indicating that the smell of human body is usually weak.

4. Earwax is black and sticky:

It belongs to healthy earwax and dark earwax, which is related to sweating, indicating that it is easier to produce body odor than others.

5. Earwax is dry, hard and black (brown):

It shows that the recent stress has led to excessive secretion. If it is oxidized, the color will be darker. At this time, we should pay attention to relaxation and rest, especially the way of digging ears.

6. Earwax is a sticky yellow liquid.

Oily ears show that your ears are full of oil. However, if it is dry earwax, oil or running water suddenly flows during ear digging, and it smells bad, which may be caused by ear inflammation, so you need to see a doctor in time.

7. Earwax is bloodshot:

It means that the ear is dug in the wrong way, resulting in rupture or perforation of the eardrum. It is necessary to see a doctor in time and make clear the cause.

8. Earwax is gray:

It means that you are in a dusty place for a long time, but if your ears are itchy and dry at the same time, it may be seborrheic eczema, which needs further treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

9. Earwax is white and black, and the ears are itchy:

It shows that the external auditory canal is infected by fungi and needs timely treatment.

Precautions:

When digging an ear, it is best to use a cotton swab, gently rotate it in the external auditory canal, and then the ear is facing down, so you can come out by yourself; Try not to dig your ears with sharp objects such as nails and iron bars, and don't dig your ears frequently to avoid hurting your ears.