Where Does Earwax Come From?

Ever wonder where earwax (aka cerumen) comes from? Using high powered magnification, see how earwax develops and learn what makes them wet or dry as well as why sometimes they even smell.

Watch video showing 10 different earwax types:

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Video produced by Dr. Chris Chang:

Photomicrograph Credits:
Power and Syred / Science Photo Library
Steve Gschmeissner / Science Photo Library

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[SuperCheeseUs]

I have a chronic ear canal itch in both ears that I've been trying to get rid of for almost 20 years, doctors can't help. My mom had the same problem. I don't have a lot of wax at all.

[duannehaughton]

Awesome. The human body is so fascinating.

[claytonskinner]

Narrator's voice is just as dead as the skin cells 🤣

[parimalpandya]

But you have not shown the process of earwax production in the ear and there is not available on the YouTube

[valdezsx]

my shower thoughts brought me here LMAO.

[sisanda]

Why when they look for the wqx its so big but yet so small

[SmileToday-CryTomorrow]

The fabulous life of studying Otolaryngology!

[shariyoung]

Not me watching this with a possible ear infection

[summerscarlette]

That growing wax be like, I'm coming to get 😜😜

[Bawlsdp]

Seems like children produce more of it

[laurenslee]

My wife’s boyfriend has an earwax fetish and that’s what brought me here.

[jarrodyuki]

I’m an audiologist use olive oil and extremely sharp spoons and paper clips to dig your

[lenzotrumpet]

Where does earwax come from ....? hmmmm....Your Ears 😂😂😂😂😂

[GlennStinton]

I have a chronic ear canal itch in both ears that I've been trying to get rid of for almost 20 years, doctors can't help. My mom had the same problem. I don't have a lot of wax at all.