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26,female.front top upper outer ear where connects to head swollen/pain.no diet change,wound.noticed slight hearing loss w/headphone same ear weeks b4?

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Dr. David Dinhofer answered

Cellulitis: tenderness, swelling and redness are signs of infections. if you wear headphones a lot, they may be a source of pathogenic bacteria. Use hot compresses on the area at least three times a day. Keep it dry otherwise. Clean your headphones with alcohol and don't use them for a few days. if it worsens, see a doctor.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

26,female.front top upper outer ear where connects to head swollen/pain.no diet change,wound.noticed slight hearing loss w/headphone same ear weeks b4?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Dinhofer answered

Dr Lewis agreed

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