Several underlying medical conditions can affect ear wax production and smell. Skin conditions like eczema may increase wax production, while autoimmune diseases can alter its composition.

A single gene controls earwax and body odor, shaping one’s unique scent through microbes. In 2006, scientists identified the culprit: the ATP binding cassette subfamily C member 11 ( ABCC11) gene. 1 A ...

ear wax in dogs. Ear mites are small parasitic ... of dog earwax are influenced by several factors, including age and composition. Typically, fresh earwax has a light yellow or pale appearance ...