Question 1

i notice that my husband has a small purple spot on his earlobe. should this be of concern........or is it a hickey. ?

Accepted Answer

Purple spot: if it is a single small purple spot it is likely a type of benign nevus or hemangioma.  A hickey would generally be at least 2-3 cm in diameter, and that is not "small" by dermatologic standards. if it gets larger, changes colors, etc, it should be  examined and possibly biopsied by a physician.

Question 2

i have purple veins behind my right ear all coming from one spot. it is also a bit painful, what could this be?

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Angioma: Sounds like a "spider angioma", which is just a collection of small blood vessels. But pain is unusual, so you should probably let your doctor or a dermatologist take a direct look and confirm that it is not something else.

Question 3

several months with left tonsil enlarged with purple-bruise like spot, swollen tissue behind palatopharyngeal arch with metallic taste, ear pain and swelling/ tenderness probably of lymph node on neck under ear. many specialists: none coincide?

Accepted Answer

: One enlarged tonsil without overt pathology isn't concerning.  But in view of your other somewhat nondiagnostic symptoms, I would recommend one more opinion from an otolaryngologist at a department of otololaryngology at a university hospital near you. I hope this would reassure you that you have no serious throat or ear pathology.

Question 4

my son has purple circular spots in his ear and they r spreading up onto his scalp as time goes by? help.

Accepted Answer

See your doc: Describing dermatologic phenomenon is an exercise in futility. I would take him in and have these looked at. There are a number of innocent possibilities, and a few not so innocent, but a trained professional can identify them readily.

Question 5

hello, i just noticed today that i have 4-8 circular purple spots on my right ear, but it doesn't hurt & no pain.

should i go to the doctor?

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?probably: If the spots go away within the week, then no worries, It could have been a dermal allergic reaction.  If they persist however, or grow rapidly, you need to see a dermatologist.  It is probably benign, but you don't want a melanomatous process to get started.

Question 6

rash on left ear. extremely itchy. swelling. purplish black spot appeared on right ear this morning. can this spread to my face? should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Rash: The rash on your left ear may be due to eczema or seborrhea. The purplish spot on your right ear may be a hematoma secondary to trauma.  See a dermatologist for treatment.

Question 7

red spot on earlobe?

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See your doctor: Symptoms like these are best deterimed by a thorough evaluation by your physician.  Based on his/her findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you.

Question 8

the bottom of my earlobe is purple it don't hurt, itch, burn, or a no bump

Accepted Answer

No : No nodule? No pain? No itching? No skin irregularity? No trauma? The ENT doctors can add to this. I do not know the cause of your your purple earlobe. From an acupuncture standpoint, it may result from stagnant  energy and blood. The ear is considered a microsystem  which reflects the health of the body. Lesions on the ear often correspond to illness in specific areas or organs of the body.  A medical acupuncturist can use a point finder to locate  a specific point or points on your ear that are indicative of lack of health in the corresponding part of your body.  It is remarkable how accurate  aricular acupuncture can be.  There are many doctors (md's and do's) in the United States who practice acupuncture. The practice of acupuncture has spread from both asia and europe to the us.

Question 9

my earlobe was pierced about a month ago and in a different spot a year before now scar tissue is formed how do i make my earlobes look normal again?

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Difficult: First see how it heals up in the next 3 months. If it doesn't , then you may have to live with it but may also consult a plastic surgeon to see what he can do for you.

Question 10

i have like a tiny lump/spot behind my ear on my earlobe ?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain : this depends on the consistency of this tiny spot. Your physician would consider whether his fat, cartilage, or some other type of nodule. It depends on your total health status. If not completely clear your physician may have you see a dermatologist

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Purple spot on earlobe

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I notice that my husband has a small purple spot on his earlobe. should this be of concern........or is it a hickey. ?

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I have purple veins behind my right ear all coming from one spot. it is also a bit painful, what could this be?

A member asked:

Several months with left tonsil enlarged with purple-bruise like spot, swollen tissue behind palatopharyngeal arch with metallic taste, ear pain and swelling/ tenderness probably of lymph node on neck under ear. many specialists: none coincide?

A member asked:

My son has purple circular spots in his ear and they r spreading up onto his scalp as time goes by? help.

A member asked:

Hello, i just noticed today that i have 4-8 circular purple spots on my right ear, but it doesn't hurt & no pain. should i go to the doctor?

A member asked:

Rash on left ear. extremely itchy. swelling. purplish black spot appeared on right ear this morning. can this spread to my face? should i be worried?

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Red spot on earlobe?

A member asked:

The bottom of my earlobe is purple it don't hurt, itch, burn, or a no bump

A member asked:

My earlobe was pierced about a month ago and in a different spot a year before now scar tissue is formed how do i make my earlobes look normal again?

A member asked:

I have like a tiny lump/spot behind my ear on my earlobe ?

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