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Hi, i scratched my inner ear, close to my ear drum, a couple days ago with a qtip (i know, dumb). i noticed this morning, then tonight, there's still fresh blood on wound. it doesn't hurt or bother me except if sing or talk a lot or i mess with it?

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Dr. Randy Oppenheimer answered

Ear canal abrasion: Unless you are on blood thinners it should heal itself. just don't mess with it and avoid singing. Keep your ear dry for a few days, don't get water in it from the shower.

Answered 12/4/2020

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A member asked:

Hi, i scratched my inner ear, close to my ear drum, a couple days ago with a qtip (i know, dumb). i noticed this morning, then tonight, there's still fresh blood on wound. it doesn't hurt or bother me except if sing or talk a lot or i mess with it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Randy Oppenheimer answered

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