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Suggest Treatment For A Scabby Lump In The Ear
I ve been wearing a cheap earring in my left ear fur weeks, starting itching so I removed it to find a scabby lump it s been several days and the sore is still there on my cheek under the lobe. I ve also been really tired and all I do is sleep all day what s going on was I poisoned ?
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Hi,
There can be issue of possible hypersensitivity to ear ring content like:
- Silve , nickel or else which manifest as contact dermatitis
- Secondary bacterial or fungal infection
- Granuloma formation
- Inflammed boil
- Keloid (hypertrophic scar)
If you can upload a photo picture of the lump, I can further guide in details to get it cured best possible manner.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
There can be issue of possible hypersensitivity to ear ring content like:
- Silve , nickel or else which manifest as contact dermatitis
- Secondary bacterial or fungal infection
- Granuloma formation
- Inflammed boil
- Keloid (hypertrophic scar)
If you can upload a photo picture of the lump, I can further guide in details to get it cured best possible manner.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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