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My 10 month old has one ear red not swollen and is always scratching eats untill they bleed. please help.

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible infection: or maybe contact dermatitis or eczema. He/she should be seen by his/her pediatrician to make the proper diagnosis and treat if necessary.

Answered 2/16/2016

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