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I have a very swollen tragus that is red and painful to touch. what is the cause of this and are there any home treatments that can help?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

ENT doc: Cause unknown. No home treatments until diagnosis. See ENT doc for evaluation/recommendations.

Dr Cox agreed

Answered 12/14/2020

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