Question 1

every now and then the lobes of my ears (flappy things), will scab up and fall off and bleed.  they then scab up then heal to normal. what is that?

Accepted Answer

Skin infection: I have only seen this type of skin reaction in pierced ears and it is usually related to a bacterial skin infection. I suggest a dermatology evaluation. Just to clarify: you are not really stating that your entired eablobe falls off-just scabbing?

Question 2

what is an ear lobe stretcher used for?

Accepted Answer

Ear Lobe Stretcher: Stretching of pearced ear lobe to apply certain jewelry.

Question 3

i have pain in both ear lobes what causes this ?

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General check up: I will recommend a general check up with your PCP, he/she will conduct preliminary evaluation and  refer you to specialist if need be. Your symptoms are non-specific and may or may not be serious.

Question 4

why causes a left ear lobe to hurt?

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Something not on RT.: Don' have a clue, except if it's only on the left something on the left is causing it to hurt.

Question 5

can top of ear lobe get badly sunburn?

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Yes: Any area of skin can become sunburnt.
Use sunblock spf 15 or higher and reapply according to the package directions.

Question 6

excess oils on ear lobes ,all the time ..

Accepted Answer

Gentle washing: Some people tend to produce more oils from the skin.  If you use a face wash for oily skin, you could also apply it when washing your face on the ear lobes to see if that can reduce some of the oil buildup.  I would avoid getting it in your ear canal, but the outerside is okay.  You could also use a washcloth to help remove the soap once you apply it.

Question 7

stretched ear lobes as i age. can surgery fix them?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Surgery can fix this problem but it not ussually done except for extreme problems.

Question 8

what's best used to take care of a swollen ear lobe?

Accepted Answer

Clogged pore: Your ear lobe has sebaceous glands like most areas of the skin. This can be clogged and become inflamed as a result. This causes it to become swollen and can be painful.  Often, your body can resolve this on its own. If it is red, and painful, you may consider antibiotics.

Question 9

how do i treat a swollen ear lobe after going up a gauge?

Accepted Answer

A few things: Hi
If there are no breaks in the skin, ice and an oral anti-inflammatory like advil can be helpful. If it looks very red, feels hot, is very tender, there is risk it may be infected and you might need antibiotics. Try to keep the area dry and clean. Hope this helps

Question 10

how long is it supposed to it take for a swollen ear lobe to go down?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is depend whether or not you have infection, and require med. It is best to see doctor.

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Every now and then the lobes of my ears (flappy things), will scab up and fall off and bleed. they then scab up then heal to normal. what is that?

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What is an ear lobe stretcher used for?

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I have pain in both ear lobes what causes this ?

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Why causes a left ear lobe to hurt?

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Can top of ear lobe get badly sunburn?

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Excess oils on ear lobes ,all the time ..

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Stretched ear lobes as i age. can surgery fix them?

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What's best used to take care of a swollen ear lobe?

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How do i treat a swollen ear lobe after going up a gauge?

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How long is it supposed to it take for a swollen ear lobe to go down?

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