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Suggest Treatment For Bruises On Ear
I have a bruise above my left ear, with no pain, but it has been there for about a month or so. I don t recall getting hit or anything, but it has been getting darker the last couple weeks. I am 29 years old, 200lbs, 6 3 . No medical concerns past or present.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Cause of your ear bruise can be:
1. Pressure on ear during sleep on a side
2. Insect bite
3. Vigrous rubbing at pinna
4. Allergic or infective conditions
Advise: get consultation with ENT specialist or Dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. HIMANSHU DHANAK
Cause of your ear bruise can be:
1. Pressure on ear during sleep on a side
2. Insect bite
3. Vigrous rubbing at pinna
4. Allergic or infective conditions
Advise: get consultation with ENT specialist or Dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. HIMANSHU DHANAK
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