Snug piercings can be especially painful and may not suit every ear shape. The healing time for snug piercings varies, generally taking around four to six months, with potential side effects like ...

Smelly earwax can be caused by underlying issues like earwax buildup, swimmer’s ear, cholesteatoma, and ear infection.

Getting a new piercing feels exciting for about five minutes. After that comes the checking. Is it too red. Why does it feel ...

Acupressure tools known as ear seeds have become a trendy wearable wellness product, sprouting in fancy new forms and places.

Many people have experienced the pain and thumping that accompany a middle ear infection, and they're especially common in ...

Never use Q-tips or cotton swabs to clean your ears—doing so can push earwax further into your ear and cause painful ...

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