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What Causes A Blister N Ear?

My 3 month old granddaughter has what appears to be a huge blood blister on her ear. My daughter in law says she took the baby to the Dr. and he said it's common in babies. I'm told by her, it will disappear eventually. Is this common and a possible result of something other than trauma to the area?
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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There are many potential causes of ear blisters, which are fluid-filled sores that can occur on a person's outer ear or inside his ear. Among the most common causes are infections, which can develop because of viruses or bacteria, and skin cancer. A person could also develop ear blisters, particularly those on the outer ear, when he has a severe sunburn. These blisters also sometimes form because of a skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis. Additionally, a nerve condition called Ramsey Hunt syndrome is often first diagnosed because of the presence of blisters on or in a person's ears.

When a person develops ear blisters, there is a range of medical conditions that could be causing them. One potential cause is an ear infection. In some cases, the virus or bacterium that caused the ear infection may also cause blisters in the ear. Individuals who are prone to ear infections and suffer from reoccurring bouts may be more likely to develop blisters, but anyone can develop them.
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What Causes A Blister N Ear?

There are many potential causes of ear blisters, which are fluid-filled sores that can occur on a person s outer ear or inside his ear. Among the most common causes are infections, which can develop because of viruses or bacteria, and skin cancer. A person could also develop ear blisters, particularly those on the outer ear, when he has a severe sunburn. These blisters also sometimes form because of a skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis. Additionally, a nerve condition called Ramsey Hunt syndrome is often first diagnosed because of the presence of blisters on or in a person s ears. When a person develops ear blisters, there is a range of medical conditions that could be causing them. One potential cause is an ear infection. In some cases, the virus or bacterium that caused the ear infection may also cause blisters in the ear. Individuals who are prone to ear infections and suffer from reoccurring bouts may be more likely to develop blisters, but anyone can develop them.