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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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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.
Answered 6/10/2014
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