Question 1

pimple thing at the opening of my ear canal. it had gotten infected/swollen and i went to urgent care and they gave me drops and it felt better/went down in sweeping but the tiny little bump is still there. no other symptoms. can it be ear cancer?

Accepted Answer

: Cancer of the ear canal is very rare and rare diagnoses are rarely correct. Give it time to heal. Warm fomentation may help with the resolution of the lesion.

Question 2

i had a small bump in outter ear canal and alot of white debris came out when squeezed. now won't stop oozing alot of clear fluid... msra??

Accepted Answer

MRSA: MRSA can only be diagnosed by a culture. It sounds like an infected cyst. You should see your doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Question 3

i have a very small bump on the inside of my ear canal against the ear drum that i can feel with my pinky finger. is it wax?

Accepted Answer

Take a look: Difficult to say without seeing. Have someone else take a look, see if it's a pimple. Wax should be soft and move when touched.

Question 4

i have a bump in my ear canal. it slightly hurts. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Impossible: to tell what it is "on-line" An exam is needed!! For the present would STRONGLY recommend that you do not keep "feeling" it!! Leave it alone until infection can be ruled out/and treated!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 5

what could a painful bump inside the ear canal be? ear feels clogged as well.

Accepted Answer

Otitis externa: Have you been swimming recently?  It might be a swimmer's ear (otitis externa) which is a local skin infection of the ear canal.  It could also just be a skin infection formed by clogged pore, kind of like a small abscess.  I would apply a topical antibiotic like neosporin to the area 3x/day.  If it is not improving then you should see the doctor.

Question 6

i have a big bump inside my ear  (quite deep) that is now nearly completing blocking the inside of my ear canal.

Accepted Answer

Otolaryngologist: Have an Otolaryngologist examine you for diagnosis and treatment advice. Possibilities include a cyst,boil, tumor,bony spur.

Question 7

bump found in ear canal (near the outside) while q tipping my ears this morning. hurts when pushed on stung when peroxide applied to it. what is it?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: First of all do not put q-tip into your ear canal. Do not put any solution into your ear.
And see your doctor, let him/her look into your ear with an otoscope.

Question 8

ear canal swollen and same ear and eye on left side bumps all over and itchiness. could there be something in ear or just allergic reaction.?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction: The itchy bumps imply an allergic reaction and should respond to some over the counter cortisone cream, but swelling of the ear canal usually means an outer ear infection (such as "swimmer's ear") and usually ear drops would be prescribed. Occasionally white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide can be used for mild swimmer's ear.

Question 9

visual growth ear canal for at least 7 yrs after physicals and skin exams drs made no comments about it. it is skin colored tiny  what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Bony growth: usually this  is a bony growth protruding into the canal.  Normally nothing needs to be done about it unless it significantly affects  hearing.

Question 10

can there be a small bone behind that surrounds the ear canal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The ear contains the smallest bones in the body, the incus, the malleus, and the stapes. So, there are actually 3 bones in the ear !

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Tiny white bumps on ear canal symptoms

A member asked:

Pimple thing at the opening of my ear canal. it had gotten infected/swollen and i went to urgent care and they gave me drops and it felt better/went down in sweeping but the tiny little bump is still there. no other symptoms. can it be ear cancer?

A member asked:

I had a small bump in outter ear canal and alot of white debris came out when squeezed. now won't stop oozing alot of clear fluid... msra??

A member asked:

I have a very small bump on the inside of my ear canal against the ear drum that i can feel with my pinky finger. is it wax?

A member asked:

I have a bump in my ear canal. it slightly hurts. what can it be?

A member asked:

What could a painful bump inside the ear canal be? ear feels clogged as well.

A member asked:

I have a big bump inside my ear (quite deep) that is now nearly completing blocking the inside of my ear canal.

A member asked:

Bump found in ear canal (near the outside) while q tipping my ears this morning. hurts when pushed on stung when peroxide applied to it. what is it?

A member asked:

Ear canal swollen and same ear and eye on left side bumps all over and itchiness. could there be something in ear or just allergic reaction.?

A member asked:

Visual growth ear canal for at least 7 yrs after physicals and skin exams drs made no comments about it. it is skin colored tiny what could it be?

A member asked:

Can there be a small bone behind that surrounds the ear canal?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?