A 23-year-old female asked:
swollen itchy ears just on the outside?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Diane Minich answered
37 years experience Family Medicine
See your doctor: It could be a contact dermatitis or an infection or another cause. Your doctor would need to examine your ear in order to diagnose it.
Answered on Nov 27, 2017
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Infection: Vs. Allergic reaction. Consider using an antibiotic ointment and removing your earrings.
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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered
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Yes, because: pus usually means infection, even if you don't have any other signs. Show it to your doctor because you might need antibiotics.
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