The mechanism of action of<unk> s vary by the classification. Water-based<unk> s, including water itself, work by hydrating ear wax, fragmenting corneocytes (a type of skin cell) within the ear wax itself.<unk> s with peroxides release oxygen upon contact with the skin, inducing effervescence (bubbling) that mechanically fragments ear wax. Oil-based<unk> s provide lubrication to the ear wax, softening the surface without fragmenting the ear wax. The mechanism of action of non-water- and non-oil-based<unk> s is unknown. Using carbamide peroxide as an example, the pharmacokinetics of<unk> s are not well studied.
Cerumenolytic
Keratolytic
Hematinic
Titratable acid
Cryosupernatant
Protelean
Toxicophore
Antimetabolite