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The concha part of my ear always looks dirty even when i clean in with a rag and soap everyday. its always dark. what do i do?
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Dirty concha : You may have some acne which is along the ear look dirty. Try some acne cream with benzoyl peroxide on it for a few days. If no change in a week or two, see a dermatologist or an ENT doctor and they can help. Good luck. Feel better.
Answered 6/10/2014
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