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A member asked:
I have a bump inside of my ear cartilage that is tender to the touch and the outside skin looks red. it is not near a piercing so should i see a doc?
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Piercing: it could be an infected area. You could try some antibiotic ointment and if it doesn't clear up, have your physician take a look
Answered 6/30/2015
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Yes: Yes, sounds like a cyst or infection. see ENT doc.
Answered 11/28/2017
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