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Dry skin or shampoo on ear in concave of helix. rubbed area harshly 1 day ago. have area of tiny broken capillaries on top of helix. will they fade?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Yes,they will: fade with time.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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