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I have a bump just inside my ear that hurts to touch. should i be worried?
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Furuncle: This is the technical term for a small pimple or boil inside the ear or in the ear canal. They can get red, swollen, tender, and infected. Sometimes hot compresses help open them up to drain. If not sure what is going on, best to see a doctor.
Answered 12/20/2016
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