Suggest Treatment For Scab On Outer Ear Canal

Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2015

Question: Hi,
I have what feels like a scab on the outer ear canal. It's been there for a while. When I felt it first (probably a year or two ago) I thought it was just a scab and I picked it. It got flatter and I didn't think about it until now. It's beginning to flair up and crust. If I rub my ear, there is discomfort and sometimes it will bleed. It actually is beginning to hurt my ear like an ear infection would. I took a picture of it with my phone and it looks like a thick scab with small boils all over it. I'm not sure what it could be.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible herpes

Detailed Answer:
hi and welcome. If there is scab that don't heal for such long time then this may be herpes infection or some benign skin lesion such as basocelular skin change or skin hemangioma.try to post photo of it here so I can see it and give you some advice. Wish you good health. Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (4 hours later)

I know for a fact it is not herpes because i havent done anything to get that,but here is a picture

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
possible pyogenic granuloma

Detailed Answer:
Considering this photo there is a possibliity of pyogenic granuloma or similar lesions.
You should definitely visit ENT doctor for permanent solution since it wont heal without surgical intervention.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (27 hours later)

Okay thank you. I'll make sure to have someone take a look at in person also

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes you should

Detailed Answer:
Hi. You should. this is a good idea.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E