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A member asked:
Swollen tragus and i don't have any piercing?
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Many possibilities: There are many causes of infections of the external ear other than piercings; but it can also be caused by a variety of noninfectious systemic or local dermatologic processes. Your doctor should be able to tell you exactly what is causing the problem.
Answered 3/13/2020
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