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Sore in ear canal that wont heal....be approx 8 months. just crust over. tried clindamycin and didnt help. ent dr didnt have any ideas....
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Bacterial culture: plus oral and topical antibiotics.
Answered 9/16/2016
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See another doc: You need to have a better consult May need a biopsy. See a doc at a consult center such as at a referral center. It is not clear to me where in ear canal this is . Could be some type of fungal infection but need better information from your ear physician
Answered 9/16/2016
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