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How To Treat Large Bump At The Back Of The Ear Lobe?

My 7year old daughter has a Buffy bump on the back of her ear lobe, near her earrings hole we beleive she banged her ear against her brother while playing - that happened a few days ago
The bump is painful and she says it hurts when we touch it
What could cause the Buffy bump, it is purple and dark red
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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From the description you have given , it looks like she has developed a hematoma ,which is a blood clot under the skin. Many times hematoma will resolve spontaneously and only analgesics like paracetamol are required. However if becomes I texted then it has to be drained surgically. Please meet your doctor,he will examine her and guide you further. Thanks
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How To Treat Large Bump At The Back Of The Ear Lobe?

Hello From the description you have given , it looks like she has developed a hematoma ,which is a blood clot under the skin. Many times hematoma will resolve spontaneously and only analgesics like paracetamol are required. However if becomes I texted then it has to be drained surgically. Please meet your doctor,he will examine her and guide you further. Thanks