Ear Wax (Cerumen)
Yellow from in the that keeps the of the ear dry and protected from .
About Ear Wax (Cerumen)
Earwax plays an important role in how the canal cleans itself. The outer ear canal connects the outside visible part of our ear with the . Dirt can enter the outer ear canal, but most deposits in the ear are made up of tiny dead particles. It is quite normal for the skin to keep renewing itself through constant shedding.
The ceruminous (Glandulae ceruminosae) secrete and other substances that serve to clean the . These secretions keep the of the auditory canal lubricated and maintain its acidic protective layer. This acid environment protects the auditory canal from by killing and fungi. Earwax is then formed from these secretions, together with shed skin flakes and dust particles. The medical term for earwax is cerumen…