Question 1

what can i do for secretion behind my ear lobes?

Accepted Answer

Keep dry and clean: Hello
I'm not sure exactly what you mean by secretions but if you are having drainage from a cyst that ruptured or a pierced ear that is oozing fluid, I'd say first off keep the area dry and clean. Soap and warm water, pat dry. If the area looks red, warm, and painful, it could be infected. In this case, it would be reasonable to get seen at a walk in clinic. Hope this helps

Question 2

my earring is embedded inside my ear lobe! help?

Accepted Answer

See an ENT: They can remove it under local anesthesia if needed.

Question 3

why does my ear lobe have a hard lump?

Accepted Answer

A few things: Could be a blocked oil gland (sebaceous cyst). A scar from previous trauma or piercing, small benign tumor, resolved acne lesion. If it has been there awhile. See an ent doc for evaluation

Question 4

what is the huge pustule behind my ear lobe?

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Cyst: It is likely an infected epidermal / sebaceous cyst and will require incision and drainage along with antibiotics. Please seek medical attention without further delay.

Question 5

does otoplasty cut my ear lobe?

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No: Otoplasty should not cut your earlobe. An incision is placed on the back of the ear just outside the crease behind the ear. It is very well hidden. Unless some other maneuver is being performed there shouldn't be any incisions on the outside of your earlobe. I hope this information is helpful.

Stephen weber, M.D., f.A.C.S.
Lone tree facial plastic surgeon.

Question 6

how do i relieve blackheads from my ear lobe?

Accepted Answer

Extractions and gel: You can have the blackheads extracted and get a prescription for an acne gel or cream from a dermatologist.

Question 7

what can my ear lobes reveal about my heredity?

Accepted Answer

Heart disease: A creased lobule is a phenotypic sign that a person will have atherosclerosis that leads to coronary artery disease and other peripheral vascular disease.

Question 8

have a new piercing and my ear lobe feels sore?

Accepted Answer

NeedMoreInformation: We need more information to advice you.We need to know when was the piercing done.By Whom,was it done by a doctor with aseptic technique or by some one else and what procedure was ued.And if there is any redness or swelling at the piercing sites.Are both ears sore.The pierced ears can be a little sore on the day of piercing.But if it is after a day or two or three it may be due to infection

Question 9

to get my ear lobe fat again, would any kind of injection in the ear lobe work?

Accepted Answer

Big juicy lobes: This is not a common request and certainly collagen would accomplish a temporary increase in the side of the earlobe but it may feel unnecessarily firm and would not be my first choice. If a patient made this request, i would recommend the use of hyaluronic acid fillers as the initial filler.

Question 10

yesterday i had a wick put in my ear. it's kind of gross now, & my ear lobe doesn't hurt now. can i pull it out?

Accepted Answer

Ear wicks: Yes. Once a wick in the ear is fully saturated, it is not doing as much good as it did originally. If symptoms recur, you can buy ear wicks on your own at the pharmacy. Ask for pope's otowicks.

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