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What Does A Dark Bump Behind Ear Imply?
Hello. My mom discovered a small purple bump behind her left ear. It grew to be about the size of a nickel. It was purple & greenish. She squeezed it and blood & puss came out of it. Could you please tell me what is going on? Should she go see a doctor?
Wed, 5 Nov 2014
It can be abscess formation. You should take antibiotics, anti-inflammatory with antacids. These are prescription based medicines so kindly consult your family physician.
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