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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: paul.fr on 23/03/2007 18:20:15

Title: Ear wax
Post by: paul.fr on 23/03/2007 18:20:15

Why do we have it? And why do some people have it in excess?

Title: Ear wax
Post by: neilep on 23/03/2007 18:46:14

I believe it's a natural insect repellent !...those who have it in abundance  are those poor individuals with that sad condition   ' Stickacandleinmyearitis'...it's a shame !!


but lets hope a passing ear wax expert calls in to answer your great questions rationally !!

Title: Ear wax
Post by: paul.fr on 23/03/2007 18:58:24

Quote from: neilep on 23/03/2007 18:46:14

I believe it's a natural insect repellent !...those who have it in abundance  are those poor individuals with that sad condition   ' Stickacandleinmyearitis'...it's a shame !!


but lets hope a passing ear wax expert calls in to answer your great questions rationally !!

would you happen to have a photo of someone suffering from Stickacandleinmyearitis?

Title: Ear wax
Post by: neilep on 23/03/2007 19:15:38

Quote from: paul.fr on 23/03/2007 18:58:24

Quote from: neilep on 23/03/2007 18:46:14

I believe it's a natural insect repellent !...those who have it in abundance  are those poor individuals with that sad condition   ' Stickacandleinmyearitis'...it's a shame !!


but lets hope a passing ear wax expert calls in to answer your great questions rationally !!

would you happen to have a photo of someone suffering from Stickacandleinmyearitis?

*le sigh*

..........an advanced case ...........

(https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv286%2Fneilneil%2FWoman_With_Ear_Candle.jpg&hash=5e7deb345bb51091eb4311208aeeb993)

Title: Ear wax
Post by: paul.fr on 23/03/2007 19:19:47

Quote from: neilep on 23/03/2007 19:15:38

Quote from: paul.fr on 23/03/2007 18:58:24

Quote from: neilep on 23/03/2007 18:46:14

I believe it's a natural insect repellent !...those who have it in abundance  are those poor individuals with that sad condition   ' Stickacandleinmyearitis'...it's a shame !!


but lets hope a passing ear wax expert calls in to answer your great questions rationally !!

would you happen to have a photo of someone suffering from Stickacandleinmyearitis?

*le sigh*

..........an advanced case ...........

(https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv286%2Fneilneil%2FWoman_With_Ear_Candle.jpg&hash=5e7deb345bb51091eb4311208aeeb993)

Good job it's not in the other ear!

Title: Ear wax
Post by: neilep on 23/03/2007 19:54:36

It's actually coming out of that ear !!  [;)]

Title: Ear wax
Post by: Karen W. on 24/03/2007 09:21:26

I knew he was going to say that! LOL