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Why Has My Ear Duct Color Changed From Pink To Purple ?

Hello. My tear ducts have changed from normal pink, to purple. Please do you have any idea what this means?
Wed, 4 Jan 2012
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HI,IT COULD BE SOME MILD INFECTION .YOU HAVE TO SEE IF ANY DISCHARGE OR SWELLING OR EXCESSIVE TEARING IS ALSO CO-EXISTENT.IF THAT IS THE CASE YOU HAVE TO START PUTTING ANTIBIOTICS.
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Why Has My Ear Duct Color Changed From Pink To Purple ?

HI,IT COULD BE SOME MILD INFECTION .YOU HAVE TO SEE IF ANY DISCHARGE OR SWELLING OR EXCESSIVE TEARING IS ALSO CO-EXISTENT.IF THAT IS THE CASE YOU HAVE TO START PUTTING ANTIBIOTICS. TAKE CARE