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Keratosis obturans

Skin layers

Definition

Keratosis obturans is the build up of extra skin cells and flakey skin in the ear canal.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Symptoms

Signs and tests

Treatment

Support Groups

Expectations (prognosis)

Complications

Calling your health care provider

Prevention

Review Date: 4/16/2007

Reviewd By: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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