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Story</span></span></span></span></span> — <a class="css-1c2ok3c css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span> Updated on April 21, 2023</span></a></div></section></div><div><nav id="tab-bar-0" data-testid="tab-bar" class="css-7u7i0a"><ul class="css-17ztj4b"><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#purpose" class="css-1r1p1p8">Purpose</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#research" class="css-1r1p1p8">Research</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#risk-factors" class="css-1r1p1p8">Risk factors</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#complications" class="css-1r1p1p8">Complications</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#fa-qs" class="css-1r1p1p8">FAQs</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#alternatives" class="css-1r1p1p8">Alternatives</a></li></ul></nav><article class="article-body css-d2znx6 undefined"><div class="css-12va8w7"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><div><p class="css-w2pt6r">There are no proven advantages of using ear candles to for ear wax removal. In fact, research suggests a risk of damage to the inner ear.</p></div></div><div><p>Ear candles are hollow cones made of fabric covered in paraffin wax, beeswax, or soy wax. Most ear candles are about a foot in length. The pointed end of the candle is placed in your ear. The slightly wider end is lit.</p></div><div><div data-preamp="serena-chatbot"></div></div><div><p>Proponents of this treatment, called ear candling, claim that the warmth created by the flame causes suction. The suction pulls earwax and other impurities out of the ear canal and into the hollow candle.</p></div><div><p>To prepare for the procedure, you lie on your side with one ear facing down. The practitioner inserts the pointed end of the candle into the hole of the ear that’s facing up and adjusts it to create a seal. You shouldn’t perform the procedure on yourself because it can be dangerous.</p></div><div><p>In most cases, a circular guard of some sort is placed about two-thirds of the way down the candle to catch any dripping wax. These are often flimsy and made of aluminum foil or paper plates.</p></div><div><p>Cautious practitioners will cover your head and neck with a towel for more protection. Guidelines also suggest holding the candle straight so any drippings roll down the side rather than dropping into the ear or onto the face.</p></div><div><p>The candle is allowed to burn for about 10 to 15 minutes. During that time, the burned part of the fabric is supposed to be trimmed to prevent it from contaminating the tube.</p></div><div><p>The procedure continues until only 3 to 4 inches of the candle remain. Then the flame is extinguished carefully. Blowing it out while it’s still in the ear can cause hazardous burning ash to go flying.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline2__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline2__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="purpose">What is ear candling supposed to do?</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Marketers of ear candles advertise them as treatments for:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/earwax-buildup" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">earwax buildup</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/earache" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">earaches</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/otitis-externa" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">swimmer’s ear or ear infections</a></li><li>tinnitus (<a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/tinnitus" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">ringing in the ears</a>)</li><li>hearing problems</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/sinus-infection-symptoms" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">sinus infections</a> or other sinus conditions</li><li>symptoms of a <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/common-cold-symptoms" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">cold</a> or the <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/early-flu-symptoms" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">flu</a></li><li>sore throat</li><li>vertigo or dizziness</li><li>stress and tension</li></ul></div><div><p>After the procedure, the practitioner usually cuts the candle open vertically to show the patient the material that was drawn out of the ear.</p></div><div><p>But is that really what that dark-colored matter is?</p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="research">The science says no</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>There’s no scientific evidence that ear candling pulls out debris from the ear canal. </p></div><div><p>Scientific measurements of the ear canals before and after candling show no reduction in earwax. Researchers even found an increase in wax because of the wax deposited by the candles.</p></div><div><p>In a study published in the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/article_630_ef70b2783839a565c3a2f5024afd9477.pdf" target="_blank" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology</a>, scientists noted the experience of a 33-year-old woman who came to an ear clinic because of pain inside her ear. After doctors examined her, they found a yellowish mass in the ear canal. </p></div><div><p>She mentioned that she had recently undergone an ear candling procedure at a massage center. Doctors determined that the mass was formed from candle wax that had dropped into her ear. When they removed it, the woman’s symptoms went away.</p></div><div><p>In <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28045640/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">2017</a></hl-trusted-source>, The American Academy of Otolaryngology published updated clinical practice guidelines for earwax removal, stating, “Ear candling or ear coning is NOT a safe option for earwax removal. Research shows that ear candling does NOT create a vacuum to suck earwax from the ear.”</p></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="risk-factors">Risk of injuries</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>While there’s no reliable evidence showing any benefits of ear candling, there’s plenty showing its potential risks and harm.</p></div><div><p>The <hl-trusted-source source="Food and Drug Administration (FDA)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190207194631/https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm200277.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Food and Drug Administration (FDA)</a></hl-trusted-source> issued a <hl-trusted-source source="Food and Drug Administration (FDA)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190207194631/https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm200277.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">warning</a></hl-trusted-source> to consumers and healthcare providers not to use ear candles because they can cause serious injuries, even when used according to directions.</p></div><div><p>The FDA added that they’ve found no valid scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of ear candling. Instead, they’ve received reports of people who experienced these negative effects from using ear candles:</p></div><div><ul><li>burns</li><li>perforated eardrums</li><li>ear canal blockages that required surgery</li></ul></div><div><p>Ear candling increases the risk of these injuries:</p></div><div><ul><li>burns to the face, outer ear, eardrum, and inner ear</li><li>burns resulting from starting a fire</li><li>candle wax falling into the ear and causing a plug or inner ear damage</li><li>damage to the eardrum</li><li>hearing loss</li></ul></div><div><p>Ear candling can be especially dangerous for small children. The FDA notes that children and babies are at increased risk of injuries and complications from ear candles.</p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="complications">Is it worth the risk?</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Although some people go through the process of ear candling without significant injury, the practice requires time and money. There’s also substantial long-term risk.</p></div><div><p>Possible complications of candling include:</p></div><div><ul><li>ear canal blockages</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/ruptured-eardrum" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">ear drum perforations</a></li><li>secondary <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/otitis-externa" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">ear canal infections</a></li><li>hearing loss</li><li>ash coating the eardrum</li><li>burns</li></ul></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline11__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline11__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="fa-qs">Frequently asked questions</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Find answers to common questions about ear candling below.</p></div><div><h3>What comes out of ear candles?</h3></div><div><p>Once a candle is burned, manufacturers claim the debris inside includes impurities that have been removed from your ear. </p></div><div><p>However, it’s likely a mixture of burned wax and fabric. This debris shows up when a candle is burned regardless of whether it’s been placed in an ear.</p></div><div><h3>What are the benefits of ear candling?</h3></div><div><p>There are no documented benefits to using ear candles. There’s no evidence to suggest that they help remove ear wax, and research indicates they involve a high level of risk to the sensitive inner ear. </p></div><div><h3>Do ear candles help clogged ears?</h3></div><div><p>No, there’s no evidence that ear candles have any benefits or help unclog ears.</p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="alternatives">Alternatives to ear candling</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Ask your doctor about methods other than ear candling for removing wax buildup. Often, your doctor can arrange a flushing that can remove earwax. </p></div><div><p>If you need more than this, you might try the following:</p></div><div><ul><li>Ask your doctor about other approved treatments.</li><li>Use earwax softening drops, which you can buy at a local pharmacy.</li><li>Flush your ear with warm water using a bulb-type syringe. 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href="https://www.healthline.com/health/video/guide-to-healing-crystals?utm_source=ReadNext" data-testid="text-link" data-ga4="Read Next button clicks" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1">There are many different types of healing crystals, each with a unique and special energy and use, like relaxation, focus, and even love.</a></p><a class="css-v5yzal css-ysgmro" data-event="engagement|bottom page content promo click|/health/video/guide-to-healing-crystals;engagement|bottom page content promo click index|6" data-element-event="INTERNAL LINK|FOOTER|Any Page|Read This Next|LINK|A Beginner's Guide to Healing Crystals|rn5" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/video/guide-to-healing-crystals?utm_source=ReadNext" data-ga4="Read Next button clicks">READ MORE<span class="icon-hl-arrow-right selector css-2kgwd5"></span></a></div></div></div><section class="css-82r5pg css-1ub4i5m"></section></div></div></li><li class="css-12weawj"><div class="css-m260rd"><div class="css-1h1rean"><div 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Ac., CYT</a></span></span></div></section><p class=""><a class="css-onvglr" data-event="engagement|bottom page content promo click|/health/what-is-homeopathy;engagement|bottom page content promo click index|8" data-element-event="INTERNAL LINK|FOOTER|Any Page|Read This Next|LINK|What Is Homeopathy?|rn7" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-homeopathy?utm_source=ReadNext" data-testid="text-link" data-ga4="Read Next button clicks" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1">Homeopathy is an alternative therapy that involves diluted substances to promote healing. There is little to know evidence for its efficacy.</a></p><a class="css-v5yzal css-ysgmro" data-event="engagement|bottom page content promo click|/health/what-is-homeopathy;engagement|bottom page content promo click index|8" data-element-event="INTERNAL LINK|FOOTER|Any Page|Read This Next|LINK|What Is Homeopathy?|rn7" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-homeopathy?utm_source=ReadNext" data-ga4="Read Next button clicks">READ MORE<span class="icon-hl-arrow-right selector css-2kgwd5"></span></a></div></div></div><section class="css-82r5pg css-1ub4i5m"></section></div></div></li><li class="css-12weawj"><div class="css-m260rd"><div class="css-1h1rean"><div class="css-1r7frvz"><div class="css-lm0pdr"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><figure class="css-1e4ja14 css-f0t0lw"><a class="css-j5n0jw" data-event="engagement|bottom page content promo click|/health/wintergreen-oil;engagement|bottom page content promo click index|9" data-element-event="INTERNAL LINK|FOOTER|Any Page|Read This Next|LINK|Wintergreen Oil: Benefits, Risks, and Uses|rn8" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/wintergreen-oil?utm_source=ReadNext" aria-label="image-link" data-ga4="Read Next button clicks" data-testid="image-link" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><div class="css-79elbk"><span class="css-rwmw5v css-1pf0x3y"><span class="css-1767n2d"><lazy-image alt="Wintergreen Oil: Benefits, Risks, and Uses" src="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/About-Wintergreen-Essential-Oil_732x549-thumbnail.jpg" srcSet="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/About-Wintergreen-Essential-Oil_732x549-thumbnail.jpg 200w" className="css-1lyqwde"></lazy-image></span></span><span class="css-1fb1nmp"><span class="css-a10gts"></span></span></div></a></figure><div class="css-u8uhak"><a class="css-sqa1yu" data-event="engagement|bottom page content promo click|/health/wintergreen-oil;engagement|bottom page content promo click index|9" data-element-event="INTERNAL LINK|FOOTER|Any Page|Read This Next|LINK|Wintergreen Oil: Benefits, Risks, and Uses|rn8" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/wintergreen-oil?utm_source=ReadNext" data-testid="title-link" data-ga4="Read Next button clicks">Wintergreen Oil: Benefits, Risks, and Uses</a><p class=""><a class="css-onvglr" data-event="engagement|bottom page content promo click|/health/wintergreen-oil;engagement|bottom page content promo click index|9" data-element-event="INTERNAL LINK|FOOTER|Any Page|Read This Next|LINK|Wintergreen Oil: Benefits, Risks, and Uses|rn8" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/wintergreen-oil?utm_source=ReadNext" data-testid="text-link" data-ga4="Read Next button clicks" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1">Wintergreen oil (or oil of wintergreen) has a lot in common with the active ingredient in aspirin. 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index|10" data-element-event="INTERNAL LINK|FOOTER|Any Page|Read This Next|LINK|Healing Crystals: What They Can and Can’t Do|rn9" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/healing-crystals-what-they-can-do-and-what-they-cant?utm_source=ReadNext" aria-label="image-link" data-ga4="Read Next button clicks" data-testid="image-link" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><div class="css-79elbk"><span class="css-rwmw5v css-1pf0x3y"><span class="css-1767n2d"><lazy-image alt="Healing Crystals: What They Can and Can’t Do" src="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/healing-crystals-stilllife-732x549-thumbnail-732x549.jpg" srcSet="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/healing-crystals-stilllife-732x549-thumbnail-732x549.jpg 200w" className="css-1lyqwde"></lazy-image></span></span><span class="css-1fb1nmp"><span class="css-a10gts"></span></span></div></a></figure><div class="css-u8uhak"><a class="css-sqa1yu" data-event="engagement|bottom page content promo 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The slightly wider end is lit."},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"data-preamp":"serena-chatbot"},"source":""},{"tagName":"p","source":"Proponents of this treatment, called ear candling, claim that the warmth created by the flame causes suction. The suction pulls earwax and other impurities out of the ear canal and into the hollow candle."},{"tagName":"p","source":"To prepare for the procedure, you lie on your side with one ear facing down. The practitioner inserts the pointed end of the candle into the hole of the ear that’s facing up and adjusts it to create a seal. You shouldn’t perform the procedure on yourself because it can be dangerous."},{"tagName":"p","source":"In most cases, a circular guard of some sort is placed about two-thirds of the way down the candle to catch any dripping wax. These are often flimsy and made of aluminum foil or paper plates."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Cautious practitioners will cover your head and neck with a towel for more protection. Guidelines also suggest holding the candle straight so any drippings roll down the side rather than dropping into the ear or onto the face."},{"tagName":"p","source":"The candle is allowed to burn for about 10 to 15 minutes. During that time, the burned part of the fabric is supposed to be trimmed to prevent it from contaminating the tube."},{"tagName":"p","source":"The procedure continues until only 3 to 4 inches of the candle remain. Then the flame is extinguished carefully. Blowing it out while it’s still in the ear can cause hazardous burning ash to go flying."}]},{"id":"purpose","title":"Purpose","isCollapsable":false,"header":["What is ear candling supposed to do?"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Marketers of ear candles advertise them as treatments for:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/earwax-buildup\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eearwax buildup\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/earache\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eearaches\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/otitis-externa\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eswimmer’s ear or ear infections\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003etinnitus (\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/tinnitus\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eringing in the ears\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ehearing problems\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/sinus-infection-symptoms\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003esinus infections\u003c/a\u003e or other sinus conditions\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esymptoms of a \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/common-cold-symptoms\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecold\u003c/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/early-flu-symptoms\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eflu\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esore throat\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003evertigo or dizziness\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003estress and tension\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"After the procedure, the practitioner usually cuts the candle open vertically to show the patient the material that was drawn out of the ear."},{"tagName":"p","source":"But is that really what that dark-colored matter is?"}]},{"id":"research","title":"Research","isCollapsable":false,"header":["The science says no"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"There’s no scientific evidence that ear candling pulls out debris from the ear canal. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Scientific measurements of the ear canals before and after candling show no reduction in earwax. Researchers even found an increase in wax because of the wax deposited by the candles."},{"tagName":"p","source":"In a study published in the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/article_630_ef70b2783839a565c3a2f5024afd9477.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eIranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology\u003c/a\u003e, scientists noted the experience of a 33-year-old woman who came to an ear clinic because of pain inside her ear. After doctors examined her, they found a yellowish mass in the ear canal. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"She mentioned that she had recently undergone an ear candling procedure at a massage center. Doctors determined that the mass was formed from candle wax that had dropped into her ear. When they removed it, the woman’s symptoms went away."},{"tagName":"p","source":"In \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28045640/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e2017\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e, The American Academy of Otolaryngology published updated clinical practice guidelines for earwax removal, stating, “Ear candling or ear coning is NOT a safe option for earwax removal. Research shows that ear candling does NOT create a vacuum to suck earwax from the ear.”"}]},{"id":"risk-factors","title":"Risk factors","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Risk of injuries"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"While there’s no reliable evidence showing any benefits of ear candling, there’s plenty showing its potential risks and harm."},{"tagName":"p","source":"The \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20190207194631/https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm200277.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eFood and Drug Administration (FDA)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e issued a \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20190207194631/https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm200277.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ewarning\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e to consumers and healthcare providers not to use ear candles because they can cause serious injuries, even when used according to directions."},{"tagName":"p","source":"The FDA added that they’ve found no valid scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of ear candling. Instead, they’ve received reports of people who experienced these negative effects from using ear candles:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eburns\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eperforated eardrums\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eear canal blockages that required surgery\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Ear candling increases the risk of these injuries:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eburns to the face, outer ear, eardrum, and inner ear\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eburns resulting from starting a fire\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ecandle wax falling into the ear and causing a plug or inner ear damage\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003edamage to the eardrum\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ehearing loss\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Ear candling can be especially dangerous for small children. The FDA notes that children and babies are at increased risk of injuries and complications from ear candles."}]},{"id":"complications","title":"Complications","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Is it worth the risk?"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Although some people go through the process of ear candling without significant injury, the practice requires time and money. There’s also substantial long-term risk."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Possible complications of candling include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eear canal blockages\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/ruptured-eardrum\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eear drum perforations\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esecondary \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/otitis-externa\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eear canal infections\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ehearing loss\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eash coating the eardrum\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eburns\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"fa-qs","title":"FAQs","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Frequently asked questions"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Find answers to common questions about ear candling below."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"What comes out of ear candles?"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Once a candle is burned, manufacturers claim the debris inside includes impurities that have been removed from your ear. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"However, it’s likely a mixture of burned wax and fabric. This debris shows up when a candle is burned regardless of whether it’s been placed in an ear."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"What are the benefits of ear candling?"},{"tagName":"p","source":"There are no documented benefits to using ear candles. There’s no evidence to suggest that they help remove ear wax, and research indicates they involve a high level of risk to the sensitive inner ear. "},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Do ear candles help clogged ears?"},{"tagName":"p","source":"No, there’s no evidence that ear candles have any benefits or help unclog ears."}]},{"id":"alternatives","title":"Alternatives","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Alternatives to ear candling"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Ask your doctor about methods other than ear candling for removing wax buildup. Often, your doctor can arrange a flushing that can remove earwax. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"If you need more than this, you might try the following:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eAsk your doctor about other approved treatments.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse earwax softening drops, which you can buy at a local pharmacy.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFlush your ear with warm water using a bulb-type syringe. You can purchase the syringe at a local pharmacy.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"If you have any other problems with your ears, you should make an appointment with an \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/otolaryngologist\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eotolaryngologist\u003c/a\u003e, a doctor who specializes in conditions of the ears, nose, and throat."}]}],"hasAffiliateLinks":false,"affiliates":[],"propsFor":{"articleResources":[{"displayLink":"web.archive.org/web/20190207194631/https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm200277.htm","link":"https://web.archive.org/web/20190207194631/https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm200277.htm","title":{"tagName":"span","source":"Don\u0026apos;t get burned: Stay away from ear candles. (2010)."}},{"displayLink":"accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_225.html","link":"https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm200277.htm","title":{"tagName":"span","source":"Import Alert 77-01. 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