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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump On Outer Ear
hi, i have this small lump in my outer ear, just before the ear canal. I just noticed this morning. Its painful if touched otherwise its ok. I showed it to my sister and she told me it looks normal on the outside but if touched she can also feel the lump. thanks
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Possibilities like folliculitis or external otitis media etcetera may present like this. Until examination, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Possibilities like folliculitis or external otitis media etcetera may present like this. Until examination, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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