A 43-year-old female asked:
i have slit of blisters in a clump on my earlob and it itches. what could that be?
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Dr. Martin Raff answered
56 years experience Infectious Disease
Herpes simplex: This could be herpes simplex or herpes zoster (shingles), but could also be due to a contact dermatitis. You would have to be seen and provide a full history for accurate diagnosis. Show this to your pcp.
Answered on Feb 19, 2014
Dr. Tonya Kozminski answered
19 years experience Family Medicine
Eczema nickel all: Many ppl r allergic to nickel, the base metal for many types of jewelries. If the blisters seem assoc. W piercings there is a good chance they are related. Even posts marked with gold often are only coated which wears off. There r sev skin conditions, psoriasis, eczema, and sim that often present with similar symptoms. Odors or skin sloughing may indicate staph or strep type infections.
Answered on Mar 2, 2014
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Dr. Donald Colantino answered
61 years experience Internal Medicine
Allergy: This sounds like an allergic reaction to something touching your ear lobe(contact dermatitis). ? Ear ring or posts. Keep the area clean and dry and ap ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Watch area...: If you have a small blister from the burn that now itches, that is not concerning. The itchiness can be felt during the healing process. What you want ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Clarence Grim answered
57 years experience Endocrinology
Tincture of time.: Show to your Dr and follow advice. They know blister beetle problems in Texas.
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Rosenbloom answered
25 years experience Pediatrics
Could be: It is common for some people's bodies to over react to some insect bites. It will usually grow bigger for 2-3 days. As long as it is itching more than ... Read More
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