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Is Lack Of Wax In Ears, With White Scales Normal In Elderly?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi doctor, i m curious to why i don t have wax in my ears anymore. I m 52yrs old. I have white scales in my ears now and want to know if it s normal.thank you very much.Ms S
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,

Wax is formed by secretions of glands in ear canal whose secretions can reduce with advancing age, white scales indicate dry ear, it is a normal ageing process.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Chirag Vaghela, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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Cardiologist,  Dr. Ilir Sharka's  Response
Hello,

The wax is a type of mucus and the fact that your ears are dry, is a matter of aging. It could be a physiological reaction to aging. The white scales are related to dry ears. If you don't have any itching, there is no reason to panic.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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Is Lack Of Wax In Ears, With White Scales Normal In Elderly?

Hi, Wax is formed by secretions of glands in ear canal whose secretions can reduce with advancing age, white scales indicate dry ear, it is a normal ageing process. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Chirag Vaghela, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist