Is It Better to Have Wet or Dry Earwax?

Healthy dry earwax does fall out of the ear better than wet earwax, and it is effective at preventing ear infections. However, it's still important to keep your ears clean because dry earwax flakes can build up over time and cause a blockage.

Is it normal to have wet earwax?

Wet earwax is common among people of most other ethnicities. This is because of a mutation of a gene that aids in making the earwax wet. There are various types of earwax and other ear discharge, so don't panic if you see a range of colors and textures over time.

Is dry or wet ear wax more common?

There are two primary types of earwax—wet and dry: Wet cerumen is more common in Caucasians and Africans. Dry cerumen is more common among Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and Asians.