Question 1

i have a bump inside of my ear cartilage that is tender to the touch and the outside skin looks red. it is not near a piercing so should i see a doc?

Accepted Answer

Piercing: it could be an infected area. You could try some antibiotic ointment and if it doesn't clear up, have your physician take a look

Question 2

she has a bump behind one ear that is not behind the other. it seems to be firm like cartilage. she hadn't noticed it until it started itching today.

Accepted Answer

Must be examined: Never ignore any unexplained "bump" - possible lymph noted, lipoma, bony exostosis or calcified sebaceous cyst: I suggest evaluation and if needed, surgical excision.

Question 3

i have a bump on the back of my cartilage piercing, how to i make it go away without having to get my ear re-pierced?

Accepted Answer

Warm soaks: Try warm soaks 2-3 times a day.

Question 4

i have a bump that has formed on the top of my ear from a cartilage piercing that never healed.  is there a way to remove this?

Accepted Answer

Probably scar: This could either be a scar or perhaps a small cyst from trapped skin or inflamed cartilage. You can never completely remove a scar but it might be reduced in size and made less visible. Consult with a facial plastic surgeon for best treatment. Be aware that you probably will not be able to wear jewelry there.

Question 5

hi. i have 2 bumps on my ears. 1 is on my right ear and it feels like cartilage. the other one is smaller and on my left ear and hurts when i touch it?

Accepted Answer

Bumps: IT'S not possible to make a diagnosis without examining these bumps. It's especially important to get examined in view of the tender bump especially if there's associated redness which may be indicative of an infected cyst.

Question 6

daughter just found bony bump behind ear.  hard smaller then a bb.  pcp says no lymph nodes thinks cartilage. bone spur? no xrays done. i'm worried??

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Since it is smaller than a BB it is probably nothing to worry about.  X rays are not likely to show much in this area.  Just keep an eye on it and if it should start getting larger, then ask again for an evaluation.  Meanwhile, ask her not to rub or mess with it (or you either!)  Just check once a week or so.

Question 7

how to fix my floppy ear cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Ear cartilage: Were you born with the condition, or was it acquired thru injury? A plastic surgeon or ENT specialist should be able to evaluate the problem & offer you options for treatment.

Question 8

advice to ensure a ear cartilage piercing is healed properly with minimal complications?

Accepted Answer

Ear piercing: The reason I do not recommend that people have an ear piercing through the cartilage its at the cartilage has no blood supply so if you develop infection it may be hard to have it heal. You should follow the instructions carefully of whomever pierced your ear. Remember to wash your hands before you do the wound care which should be done twice a day.

Question 9

what causes a lump on the ear cartilage ?

Accepted Answer

Most commonly trauma: However, this could be neoplastic and should be examined by a physician with possible biopsy to establish a definitive diagnosis.

Question 10

what to do if i have ear cartilage infection. help!?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor NOW: Infections in the cartilage of the ear can be very serious and lead to permanent deformity and/or loss of the cartilage of the ear.

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Ear cartlage bump

A member asked:

I have a bump inside of my ear cartilage that is tender to the touch and the outside skin looks red. it is not near a piercing so should i see a doc?

A member asked:

She has a bump behind one ear that is not behind the other. it seems to be firm like cartilage. she hadn't noticed it until it started itching today.

A member asked:

I have a bump on the back of my cartilage piercing, how to i make it go away without having to get my ear re-pierced?

A member asked:

I have a bump that has formed on the top of my ear from a cartilage piercing that never healed. is there a way to remove this?

A member asked:

Hi. i have 2 bumps on my ears. 1 is on my right ear and it feels like cartilage. the other one is smaller and on my left ear and hurts when i touch it?

A member asked:

Daughter just found bony bump behind ear. hard smaller then a bb. pcp says no lymph nodes thinks cartilage. bone spur? no xrays done. i'm worried??

A member asked:

How to fix my floppy ear cartilage?

A member asked:

Advice to ensure a ear cartilage piercing is healed properly with minimal complications?

A member asked:

What causes a lump on the ear cartilage ?

A member asked:

What to do if i have ear cartilage infection. help!?

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