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A member asked:

Hi, it seems like i got an infection in my earlobe (probably from earrings). its swollen, red and hurts. my lymph glands are also enlarged?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Better get seen: as you may very well need antibiotics, good luck

Answered 2/24/2018

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