Suggest Remedies For Blisters Behind The Ear

Posted on Fri, 30 Sep 2016

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Question : I have what seems to be either multiple bites or many pimples behind my ear. How do i treat this? Photo attached.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

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Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on the image you uploaded , it appears to be an infective (bacterial) cause. Local ointment like Neosporin and lubricants such as petroleum jelly can be applied twice a day for a week. Most likely it will resolve. If it persists or flares despite treatment then oral antibiotics and an alternative diagnosis of acne vulgaris should be considered.

Wishing you best of health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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Would hydrocortizone cream work?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (7 hours later)

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Hello again

Hydrocortisone would cover for an allergic / inflammatory response alone as it's a steroid cream. Topical antibiotics should ideally be added.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar