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What Is The Treatment For A Raised Area Behind The Ear?
I had my 2 yr old daughter's ears pierced around 6 months ago. She has had somewhat of a small problem with one of them healing, and just last night i found a raised area behind her ear that seeped when i applied pressure. Should I take her to see her doctore?
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Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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these are fibrotic swelling which are due to improper piercing
many patients have this
in my experience it need excision
but it is better to consult doctor who can examine physically to find if it can be treated with medicines
many patients have this
in my experience it need excision
but it is better to consult doctor who can examine physically to find if it can be treated with medicines
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