How Can A Small Bump Inside The Ear Be Treated?

Posted on Wed, 17 Jan 2018

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Question : Hi, I just notice I have a small bump inside my right ear

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Folliculitis ear

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HealthcareMagic and thanks for putting up the query
The bump in the picture is due to a hair follicle infection probably caused by finger picking or some object used to scratch inside the ear.
Apply an antibiotic ointment with a ear bud and keep the ear dry.
It will be fine in few days.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng