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What Is The Cure For Itching, Redness, Swelling And Lumps Outside Ears?
My ears (the outside) are itchy, red, swollen, and have small bumps on them. I m not sure what it could be, or if there is anything i can do to treat it. I put bacitracin and hydrocortisone on them for the last 24 hours, and it itches less, but is showing no signs of lessening.
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Sat, 5 Oct 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query with HCM.
I have gone through your history which is suggesting me that you are having the infection of the ear auricle (Auricular Perichondritis).
I would have advised
1.Broad Antibiotic Coverage
2 Antibiotic drops if external auditory canal is infected.
3. Surgical debridement may be required on consultation with your ENT surgeon.
With this yoyr symptoms will improve and you will feel better
Thank you
Thanks for the query with HCM.
I have gone through your history which is suggesting me that you are having the infection of the ear auricle (Auricular Perichondritis).
I would have advised
1.Broad Antibiotic Coverage
2 Antibiotic drops if external auditory canal is infected.
3. Surgical debridement may be required on consultation with your ENT surgeon.
With this yoyr symptoms will improve and you will feel better
Thank you
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