Question 1

inflamed bump on tragus. warm, red, painful. i've never had an ear piercing. could this be a cold sore, pimple, or what?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: An infected hair follicle, it's kind of like a pimple in many ways. Most of these resolve on their own. If it doesn't improve, the redness begins to spread, or you develop fever, see your doctor. You may need an antibiotic. Hope this helps!

Question 2

can my infected ear piercing cause the lymph nodes behind by ear to be tender?

Accepted Answer

Yes, very likely: Any infection of the skin can cause the regional lymph nodes to enlarge and become tender. It means you need to take antibiotics for which you should go see your doctor and let him/her examine you and assess the seriousness of this infection and treat it appropriately.

Question 3

what is this lump to the left of my ear piercing inside my earlobe?

Accepted Answer

Cyst or scar?: Lumps can represent any number of things. The common cause can be a cyst or a scar as a result of the ear piercing. See your doctor.

Question 4

my ear has a lump on the back around my ear piercing but it isn't infected what is it ?

Accepted Answer

Anything!: Excess scar tissue is a possibility.  Could be a benign intradermal cyst.  If it does go away, or begins causing pain, time to see your doctor!

Question 5

i have an 10 year old ear piercing on the  top of my left ear. today my ear is very sore and red around the piercing. should i get it checked?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you should: definitely get it checked. The cartilage of the upper ear is very susceptible to infection. It sounds like this may be infected. Please see your doctor for the proper diagnosis and probable antibiotic therapy.

Question 6

my ear has a red lump beside the ear piercing which is itchy and a bit painful, however there is no bleeding or pus so i don't know if its infected. ?

Accepted Answer

Sounds infected: Go and have this looked at before it becomes more severe.

Question 7

my 6 yrs daughter has swallowed ear lobe after 1 week of ear piercing which is tender to touch. what to do. please help?

Accepted Answer

Worrisome: Sometimes frequent cleaning of the site with peroxide followed by effective drying can reduce the localized infection.You may need to remove the post for this to settle down, but the healing process will seal the hole and you start over later. It's important to keep on top of this since the germs can  actually get into ear cartilage and deform the ear.If it doesn't improve quickly, have her seen.

Question 8

can amoxicillin trigger bacteria vaginosis? any solution to it? im about to go on a five day course to heal a ear piercing infection. earlobe has built up pus and is tender to touch?

Accepted Answer

: Amoxicillin generally does not cause bacterial vaginosis. You should be fine from that point of view. Be sure you take the entire course of antibiotics., Even if you’re feeling better. Good luck.

Question 9

soreness behind ear and lump in neck on the same side, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Start with dental: Visit a dentist for xrays to eliminate wisdom teeth problems and go from there.

Question 10

small lump behind ear,neck sore on that side, throats sore, been having a bit of hot and cold sweats. dont have a fever, dont feel awful just not the best. is this a cold? is the lump a lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: "EXTERNAL OTITIS" , in inflammation of the outer ear canal (Sometimes called "Swimmer's Ear". Antibiotics both local (in the canal itself" and systemic (by mouth) may be indicated!
Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

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Ear piercing sore lump behind ear

A member asked:

Inflamed bump on tragus. warm, red, painful. i've never had an ear piercing. could this be a cold sore, pimple, or what?

A member asked:

Can my infected ear piercing cause the lymph nodes behind by ear to be tender?

A member asked:

What is this lump to the left of my ear piercing inside my earlobe?

A member asked:

My ear has a lump on the back around my ear piercing but it isn't infected what is it ?

A member asked:

I have an 10 year old ear piercing on the top of my left ear. today my ear is very sore and red around the piercing. should i get it checked?

A member asked:

My ear has a red lump beside the ear piercing which is itchy and a bit painful, however there is no bleeding or pus so i don't know if its infected. ?

A member asked:

My 6 yrs daughter has swallowed ear lobe after 1 week of ear piercing which is tender to touch. what to do. please help?

A member asked:

Can amoxicillin trigger bacteria vaginosis? any solution to it? im about to go on a five day course to heal a ear piercing infection. earlobe has built up pus and is tender to touch?

A member asked:

Soreness behind ear and lump in neck on the same side, what's wrong?

A member asked:

Small lump behind ear,neck sore on that side, throats sore, been having a bit of hot and cold sweats. dont have a fever, dont feel awful just not the best. is this a cold? is the lump a lymph node?

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