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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?

14 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes, sounds like a cyst or infection. see ENT doc.

Answered 11/28/2017

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