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What can cause ear cartilage to be tenderness. is there a gland there?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not really: The could be small sebaceous glands in the skin of the ear, but the cartilage does not have any of those glands. If it is tender, i would suspect a superficial infection. You need to see your physician for an exam and opinion.

Answered 8/29/2018

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