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Keratosis obturans - Overview

Definition of Keratosis obturans:

Keratosis obturans is the build up of extra skin cells and flakey skin in the ear canal.

  • Reviewed last on: 4/16/2007
  • Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.