What Are the Dangers of Ear Candling?
Ear candling is a homeopathic treatment for removing earwax from inside the ear. Ear candles are made from beeswax or paraffin and are usually 10 inches long. Ear candle manufacturers claim that when inserted into the ear, the ear candle can diminish sinus infections, earwax or even cancer. The claims from manufacturers are not scientifically proven to work, according to Eric Mann, M.D., Ph.D., clinical deputy director of the FDA’s Division of Ophthalmic, Neurological, and Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices, and ear candles may actually pose some dangers.
