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Suggest Treatment For Red, Painful And Swollen Earlobes

I believe I was bitten on my earlobe several days ago by an unidentified bug while at the beach in South Carolina. Now my earlobe is noticeably swollen, red and is painful to the touch, there is some slight pain wth out touch. I have applied Thriple Antibiotic cream as well as Benadryl cream. Ibuprofen as well direct application of ice does give temporary relief. There are no other symptom. Any ideas?
Thu, 29 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from allergic reaction as the symptoms of redness and swelling of ear lobes along with pain is due to allergy..
It can be due to causes like any food or medication wile any bug bite, bed bugs, certain trees and grasses can be a cause..

I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack..

He can be advised to take anti allergics like benadryl along with steroid injection for faster relief..

He can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack..
Once the allergen is ruled out avoiding exposure to it can prevent the allergy symptoms..

Hope this information helps..

Regards..

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Suggest Treatment For Red, Painful And Swollen Earlobes

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from allergic reaction as the symptoms of redness and swelling of ear lobes along with pain is due to allergy.. It can be due to causes like any food or medication wile any bug bite, bed bugs, certain trees and grasses can be a cause.. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack.. He can be advised to take anti allergics like benadryl along with steroid injection for faster relief.. He can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack.. Once the allergen is ruled out avoiding exposure to it can prevent the allergy symptoms.. Hope this information helps.. Regards..