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Wounds In The Earlobe Of A 2 Years Old Baby
hi. im 42 years old now and i have a baby of 2months old. he has a wound in his earlobe. i already brought him to his pediatrician and gave him an antibiotic which i have to apply 2times a day for 1 week. its 1 week now and i still see the wounds. the wound looks like you peel the skin reddish and watery. do i have to bring him to an e.e.n.t.
Mon, 11 Apr 2011
This seems to be excoriation of the skin of his ears. It may also be a result of ear discharge if it is around the ear canal. Have his ears examined by an ENT Specialist and a Skin Specialist. Is it possible for you to upload close up photographs of his ears? (While that would be helpful, it is still impossible to examine his ears). You may also use mitts (mittens) to avoid him scratching his ears.
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IT might be a localized infection , acute suppurative otitis media, or Preauricular sinus.
1- If this will be an infection then apply some antibiotic topically.
2- If this is ASOM-- discharge coming from auditory canal, then antibiotic topically n orally shd be given along with supportive treatment.
3- If this will be a preauricular sinus then , it needs surgical excision.
Consult an ENT surgeon with this information. Hope this will help u.
1- If this will be an infection then apply some antibiotic topically.
2- If this is ASOM-- discharge coming from auditory canal, then antibiotic topically n orally shd be given along with supportive treatment.
3- If this will be a preauricular sinus then , it needs surgical excision.
Consult an ENT surgeon with this information. Hope this will help u.
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