Question 1

i know my right ear anatomy is the same as the left. my right ear is sore and swollen and when i tug my ear the pain is inevitable. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Swimmers ear: Swimmer's ear or otitis externa is a common infection, basically involving the skin of the ear canal, characterized by swelling and pain in that area, sometimes drainage.  It can potentially progress to something more severe so it's usually a good idea to get it treated.

Question 2

can my outer ear cells be damaged?

Accepted Answer

Question unclear: Outer ear. Would that be the part outside that you can see sticking out from your head?
Are you referring to the ear hole and outer ear canal?
Not sure what cells you would be referring to. Both areas are covered with skin and skin contains cells.

Question 3

how do i stop an itchy outer ear?

Accepted Answer

Itchy outer ear: Hello. Using cold compresses to the ear will immediately help to reduce ear itching and redness. Using a steroid cream on a 2x/day for no longer than 14 days will help to resolve the itching. Also a medication like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will resolve the itching rather quickly.

Question 4

what's the purpose of the outer ear auricle?

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Outer ear auricle: At one time in our development, the outer ear used to be as big as an elephant's auricle.
Only kidding.
The purpose of all of the structures of the outer ear are to funnel sound waves down the canal towards the eardrum. 
A equally good question is why do we have ear wax to clutter the entire system up?

Question 5

what can i do for extreme pain in outer ear?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Extreme pain can mean infection or inflammation.  Is there swelling around the ear?  You can try applying some ice and over the counter pain killers.  If it has been on going for few hours, call your pcp.

Question 6

what normal flora are found on the outer ear?

Accepted Answer

Skin flora: It's the same as anywhere else on the skin.  There are a number of bacteria.  The most common are staph epidermidis and other staph species.  Strep mitis is frequent and strep pyogenes is less common.  Priopionobacterium is common as is acintobacter. There are others that are not as frequent. Fungal growth from candida is also very common and there are other fungi to a lesser degree.

Question 7

lately i'm experiencing frequent itchy outer ear?

Accepted Answer

Itchy ear: An itchy ear can have many causes. You may have dry skin,  be reacting to something that's touching your ear or it could be a discrete skin condition like eczema or psoriasis. A fungal infection is also possible.  I suggest that you see your doctor to examine your ear(s) to see if there are discrete lesions/ rash or color change noticeable. In the mean time, try not to scratch your ear.

Question 8

what can i do/take for extreme pain in outer ear?

Accepted Answer

See an ent doctor: If the pain is that extreme  see a doctor to find tjhe cause and treat it properly.

Question 9

terbinafine cream ok for outer ear?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes for the external ear but not in the canal.

Question 10

what may cause an outer ear blister?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: There are many types and causes of skin blisters. Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause blisters on the skin. Insect bites can also cause blisters.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

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I know my right ear anatomy is the same as the left. my right ear is sore and swollen and when i tug my ear the pain is inevitable. what should i do?

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Can my outer ear cells be damaged?

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How do i stop an itchy outer ear?

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What's the purpose of the outer ear auricle?

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What can i do for extreme pain in outer ear?

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What normal flora are found on the outer ear?

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Lately i'm experiencing frequent itchy outer ear?

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What can i do/take for extreme pain in outer ear?

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Terbinafine cream ok for outer ear?

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What may cause an outer ear blister?

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