Dear Dr. Roach: I live in a very dry climate, and I struggle with dry skin all over my body. Lately I have been having a lot of dry, flaky skin in my ear canal. I have no ear pain, and my ears are not ...

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. Q: My ears had been bothering me with itching, pain and much discomfort — first in one ...

Earwax, a natural ear secretion, protects against dust and bacteria. Its color and texture can signal health. Yellow and soft wax indicates a healthy ear. Darker or blood-tinged wax may point to ...