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Is Skin Growth Inside The Ear A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Thu, 15 Sep 2016

Question: Please direct my question Dr. XXXXXXX Bhatti as he had responded to my previous question.

Hello Sir, I visited a local ENT here but it was not because of the wax that i felt slight uneasy on ,my left air.

There is a slight / minor skin that has grown near my molar teeth on the left hand side at the end of the jaw. And because of that i guess i was feeling that on my ear as well.

What could be the reason for that skin growth? I was told may be i ate something that would have hit but that is not the case i guess

Can you please let me know if it should be really a matter of concern or can be left like that?

Can that skin dissolve somehow?

Can it have any implications if not dealt appropriately?

What would be the best option if it has to be dealth - to remove the skin or the teeth ?

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Dental checkup and X-ray.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. This is a referred sensation from the area near the teeth.

2. Get a dental check up and X-rays done to look for any wisdom tooth.

3. Meanwhile, an anti inflammatory medication will settle the discomfort.

4. If thus is not a wisdom tooth, a biopsy will settle the diagnosis. No major problem is expected.

5. Upload a close up image of the area.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (33 hours later)

Hello Sir,

I have uploaded the image and i guess i can see a tooth erruption on the right hand corner of the image. Please let me know what exactly it is and how i can go about this ?

Thanks Much !!

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dental opinion.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. Yes, this looks like an un-erupted wisdom tooth.

2. Get a Dentist's opinion and dental X-rays done.

3. Kindly let me know the progress.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (52 minutes later)

Hello Sir

If i leave it as it is, is there a concern ?

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can wait and watch.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. Yes, there is no harm in leaving it as it is and reviewing after some time.

2. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar