Why can't you pluck your ears after putting on artificial nails?
Apr 10, 2025
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According to the British media Daily Mail, hearing scientist Henna Samuels "Touching your ears with unwashed hands poses a risk of various bacterial infections. In particular, people with long fingernails are more vulnerable to infection."
He also warned that if you pick your ears with a long artificial nail, you may be infected with bacteria that can cause tinnitus.
We explained that the reason is that bacteria and fungi provide more surface area to be present.
She also notes that "long, sharp nails can create small scratches and damage delicate tissue in the ear canal.""There is a high possibility that bacteria or fungi will penetrate through this wound" he said.
Infection with bacteria or fungi causes edema of the Eustachio tube (a tube 3 to 4 cm long, narrow passage connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat and draining fluid).
This can lead to fluid and earwax accumulating, causing temporary hearing loss and tinnitus, she argued.
Tinnitus refers to abnormal sounds heard in the ear or head without external sound stimulation. I feel like I can hear sound in a situation where there is no auditory stimulation from the outside.
Although the cause of tinnitus is not clear, internal ear disease, noise, head and neck trauma, external ear inflammation and otitis media, upper respiratory tract inflammation, stress, and fatigue are considered risk factors.
Samuels recommended that earwax be discharged naturally rather than being forced out.
He added "It is recommended to gently wash the outside of the ear with soap and warm water when taking a shower or taking a bath, and gently wipe the outer ear with a wet towel."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
