Question 1

my ear lobe is swollen and red, i am a male and have no piercings. it's been like this for two days.

Accepted Answer

Swollen earlobe: You may have been bitten by something or have an infection.  Please see your doctor so whatever is going on can be stopped and not spread.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

my ear lobe is red swollen and my jaw is starting to hurt at the hinge.. my ear hasnt been pierced since i was like 10 or younger, why is this happening now?

Accepted Answer

Probably need med: The symptoms you describes are worrisome for an infection developing.  You should see a physician or do a virtual consult to ascertain the problem.  Happy healing.

Question 3

my ear lobe suddenly got swollen, red, painful, and hot. it's the part of the lobe that's right below where the cartilage begins. what's causing it?

Accepted Answer

Infection likely: other possibility is contact dermatitis.  However, unless you wear ear ring in one ear only, infection is likely cause.  You may want to see your doctor to start antibiotics as soon as possible since infection may spread in cartilage with may require surgery to treat

Question 4

hi! my daughter is 1 and had her ears pierced 3 months ago. this morning, she woke up and the one lobe (bottom) around the earring is swollen and red.

Accepted Answer

Mgt: These are signs of a possible infection. I would advise checking with your physician. In the meantime, apply a disinfectant and neosporin ointment to the affected area. The earring should be removed.  You should watch for signs of fever or worsening.

Question 5

it has been a week since i got my second ear lobe piercing. my left ear is somewhat swollen and my right is red and swollen and hurts to touch. help.

Accepted Answer

Earlobe infection: This sounds like you may have a wound infection around the piercing.  I recommend that you see a dermatologist for treatment.

Question 6

my 8 month old woke up this morning with one ear red hot and swollen. its her outer ear, mostly the lobe, dosnt look to go inside the ear. what is thi?

Accepted Answer

Follow this am: People often tell me that their child's ear is red, then we end up diagnosing ear infection later in the day/week.

However, i think it's also common that kids ears are red b/c they sleep on them or maybe b/c kid has a fever.

If redness persists, especially w/pain or fever, good idea to have it checked.

Question 7

my 2 yr old woke up with swollen, red, warm upper ear lobe with no pain. any ideas on cause and treatment?

Accepted Answer

Rash or infection?: If it is very tender it could be associated with an infection. If it tends to be more itchy it could be a rash or an insect bite. Observe his behavior and if he gets very tender, more swollen and redness spreads take him to get seen by a medical provider. If it stays the same and it is itchy you may try anti itch  cream that you may find over the counter.

Question 8

my right ear lobe is a little red and swollen and there is a white/yellow crust by my earring hole? what is wrong with my earlobe?

Accepted Answer

Assess for Infection: 17 yr old; redness, swelling, yellow crust at earring hole. This can be due to infection or a reaction to metal in earrings. There is no mention of pain which is an indicator of infection. If pain is present &amp; other symptoms are worsening, infection is probable &amp; you should see your doctor. Otherwise do not wear earrings x 3-4 days, cleanse area with soap/water, change to hypoallergenic earrings.

Question 9

my 2 yr old woke up and has swollen, red, warm upper ear lobes. doesn't seem to hurt. any ideas on a cause and a treatment?

Accepted Answer

Possibly allergy: Since the redness and swelling involve both ear lobes, infection or cellulitis is less likely, unless there is reason to think otherwise. Allergy, possibly to something he consumed before going to bed or bug bites may cause such a reaction. If there are no bumps, and remains non tender without  any systemic symptoms, I would try OTC anti allergy medicine and observe.

Question 10

how to heal swollen ear lobe around the piercing?

Accepted Answer

Ice and neosporin.: You need to use neosporin ointment to kill any possible infection around the piercing site and then use ice to reduce the swelling. Use ice cold cloth, not ice on the ear.  10  minutes on and 10 minutes off for 1 hour should be suffice.

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My ear lobe is swollen and red, i am a male and have no piercings. it's been like this for two days.

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My ear lobe is red swollen and my jaw is starting to hurt at the hinge.. my ear hasnt been pierced since i was like 10 or younger, why is this happening now?

A member asked:

My ear lobe suddenly got swollen, red, painful, and hot. it's the part of the lobe that's right below where the cartilage begins. what's causing it?

A member asked:

Hi! my daughter is 1 and had her ears pierced 3 months ago. this morning, she woke up and the one lobe (bottom) around the earring is swollen and red.

A member asked:

It has been a week since i got my second ear lobe piercing. my left ear is somewhat swollen and my right is red and swollen and hurts to touch. help.

A member asked:

My 8 month old woke up this morning with one ear red hot and swollen. its her outer ear, mostly the lobe, dosnt look to go inside the ear. what is thi?

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My 2 yr old woke up with swollen, red, warm upper ear lobe with no pain. any ideas on cause and treatment?

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My right ear lobe is a little red and swollen and there is a white/yellow crust by my earring hole? what is wrong with my earlobe?

A member asked:

My 2 yr old woke up and has swollen, red, warm upper ear lobes. doesn't seem to hurt. any ideas on a cause and a treatment?

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How to heal swollen ear lobe around the piercing?

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