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I rubbed my ear alot causing it to swell. when i went to doc, ze said its infectious cyst - antibiotics. when i applied epsom salt, swelling went down but it came back. 1 yr later, another doc said, swelling maybe permanent due to trauma, not infecti?
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Cyst: It may originally have been an inclusion cyst or a wen but has dried up to form a solid,permanent, scarred nodule which is not inflamed.. A dermatologist could evaluate it and advise you.
Answered 3/16/2020
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