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Hi woke today with sores on my ear lobe , red not itchy and going scabby? did have ear infection 3 weeks ago but this is other side
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See your doctor: This could be a sign of a skin infection of the ear lobe, or possibly a skin inflammation such as eczema. Get it checked out for treatment.
Answered 2/21/2013
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