White build ups in ear

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Asked for Female, 26 Years

I see white wax like material in both sides of my baby ears. She constantly keeps rubbing her ears. Have attached a picture of the same. Is it a normal ear wax or a fungal infection that requires treatment.

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Dr. Anuraj CP

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Malappuram

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It could be just wax. Need to see inside. Please consult an ENT directly.

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Dr. Geetmoni Deka Pathak

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 24 yrs exp Guwahati

Please don't try to cleanse the ear Kindly consult with ent surgeon nearby.

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Dr. Varunkumar J

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 8 yrs exp Puducherry

Good morning Cannot comment about it as the image is not vivid Kindly get consulted with a nearby ENT surgeon for diagnosis

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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 9 yrs exp Indore

Absolutely normal Plz get it cleaned by ent

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Dr. Manisha.M

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Hyderabad

Plz visit ENT clinic for proper evaluation

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