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Hi inflamed ear lobe which is pulsating and hurts . the love is lifting due to this and looks a lot fatter than the other i'm on antibioti e-mycin ?
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Please use antibioti: and check with your doctor. If there is pus in there, it may need to be lanced
Answered 8/3/2014
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Swollen ear lobe: Did you recently have trauma to the ear? If so, look up "cauliflower ear" on the Internet to see if your ear has a similar appearance. Cauliflower ear is bleeding within the ear lobe tissue that requires a minor surgery for drainage by your primary care physician. An inflamed, fat ear lobe can also be from an infection that is resistant to the current antibiotic, which also needs to be checked.
Answered 8/3/2014
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Cellulitis: Assuming that you already saw a provider who prescribed antibiotic - Erythromycin, however you still have swelling & pain, suggest re - evaluation w/ Dr.(may need different antibiotic or in rare cases draining of abscess), in meantime, warm compresses, OTC acetaminophen or ibuprofen may help the pain, but important to get checked again
Answered 8/3/2014
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