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I have for 3 days now a little bump/pimple in my right ear the concha cympa and it hurts when i touch that part and behind my ear. my ear is red but not swollen. ive never had this before what could this be? should i wait a few more days ? thanku?

Q: i have for 3 days now a little bump/pimple in my right ear the concha cympa and it hurts when i touch that part and behind my ear. my ear is red but not swollen. ive never had this before what could this be? should i wait a few more days ? thanku?

: Redness, if not caused by irritation or trauma, is a sign of cellulitis which is a bacterial infection requiring systemic antibiotics, either intravenously or orally. Get examined by a physician ASAP.for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment &amp; follow-up.

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Redness, if not caused by irritation or trauma, is a sign of cellulitis which is a bacterial infection requiring systemic antibiotics, either intravenously or orally. Get examined by a physician ASAP.for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment & follow-up.

Answered 8/28/2023

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A member asked:

I have for 3 days now a little bump/pimple in my right ear the concha cympa and it hurts when i touch that part and behind my ear. my ear is red but not swollen. ive never had this before what could this be? should i wait a few more days ? thanku?

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