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Earlobe by earing hole swollen leaking yelllo pus down the side of my neck lumps on neck by earing hole now area has turned a little dark an itching?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Ear: You may have a contact dermatitis from an earring or a local infection. Start with an OTC hydrocortisone cream two times a day but its best to have it checked out

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Answered 10/31/2014

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A member asked:

Earlobe by earing hole swollen leaking yelllo pus down the side of my neck lumps on neck by earing hole now area has turned a little dark an itching?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Dr Finkelstein agreed

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