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A member asked:
My ears hurting after i started picking it with my fingernail. will it go away without antibiotics? is it ok to shower? will my hearing be damaged?
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No way to answer...: There's no way to answer this question without a visual inspection by a medical professional to see what you were picking at and whether there are signs of infection. Why were you picking at your ear in the first place? I suggest you stop picking at your ear and go to an urgent care facility or your regular healthcare provider.
Answered 1/9/2017
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