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What Causes An Infected Cyst Behind The Ear?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Mar 2016
Question: I have a cyst behind my ear, it was very close to the scalp. I tried to bust it and now I have it infected. My ear is twice the size of the other, the lobe is swollen and hard. Please tell me what can be done, at this time the weather is bad and there are no Doctors in. I don't think I can get out, do not have a 4 wheel vehicle. Please tell me if I can do anything for about 48 hrs, until the roads get better.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Here a few things you can do to help yourself

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I completely understand your circumstance and shall help you with whatever you can do indoors at this juncture:

+Make sure you keep the region clean and dry at all times
+Do not touch it or pop it
+Make sure you shower every day
+Warm or hot application (temperature as tolerated) over the affected region to improve circulation to the region in order to help promote healing as well as to help adequate drainage and reduction of swelling
+If you have any topical antibiotics at home, applying it over the region 2-3 times a day will most definitely help
+And also, if you have any oral antibiotics at home, please do write back to me with a list of their names, dosage and how many tablets you have of each
+You can also take any pain management medications you need and have

I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you further. Please do not hesitate to write back to me, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
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What Causes An Infected Cyst Behind The Ear?

Brief Answer: Here a few things you can do to help yourself Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I completely understand your circumstance and shall help you with whatever you can do indoors at this juncture: +Make sure you keep the region clean and dry at all times +Do not touch it or pop it +Make sure you shower every day +Warm or hot application (temperature as tolerated) over the affected region to improve circulation to the region in order to help promote healing as well as to help adequate drainage and reduction of swelling +If you have any topical antibiotics at home, applying it over the region 2-3 times a day will most definitely help +And also, if you have any oral antibiotics at home, please do write back to me with a list of their names, dosage and how many tablets you have of each +You can also take any pain management medications you need and have I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you further. Please do not hesitate to write back to me, I am always here to help. Best wishes.