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Hi, i have a bad ear infection, it's right on the edge of my ear and feels swollen. i think i scratched it and that's what caused it. help?!
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Ear infection: One of the more common reasons for external ear infections is some type of trauma to the ear - like a cotton tip applicator or even injury from getting a hair cut or piercings. Redness, tenderness, swelling, drainage from the site or ear should be treated to prevent an infection of the ear cartilage called Chondritis or Perichondritis.
Answered 3/26/2016
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