2006-07-16 16:18:58 · 8 answers · asked by linds 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
No...
They have that name because they used to live in the big ol' wigs people wore in the Victorian ages.
Don't worry! They're harmless, love! =)
2006-07-16 16:21:19 · answer #1 · answered by Hatake Seraph 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes insects will crawl into people's ears because it's nice and warm. I've seen ants and cockroaches in peoples ears, but not earwigs (although I agree that they are creepy looking things).
If it ever happens, the best thing to do is to shine a bright flashlight into the ear to attract them to it. If you try to remove it, it might dig into the skin which could cause infection -- better to go to the doctor or Emergency Room and have someone with some experience take care of it - plus they'll be able to give you antibiotics to prevent infection.
2006-07-16 16:28:54 · answer #2 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't lose sleep over them. Just clean, spray an insecticide and clean again. Unfortunately, they're a lot like roaches.
2006-07-16 16:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by oldmoose2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But that's what I used to tell my sister when we were little (I'm older) to freak her out. But no, they don't go in your ears.
2006-07-16 16:22:44 · answer #4 · answered by Person! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't. As a matter of fact, they're relatively harmless in every way, they're just kinda' creepy and ugly.
2006-07-16 16:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by nex_nox_noctus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like sleeping on a forest floor, it potentially could happen.
2006-07-16 16:21:51 · answer #6 · answered by sarahsunshinecoast 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either your ear or your wig.
2006-07-16 16:21:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-07-16 16:21:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋