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Have Itchy Lump On The Helix Part Of The Ear. What Could This Be?
Question: Hi, my daughter is 8 months old and has had a lump on the helix part of the ear since she was born. At first it never bothered her but now she scratches it constantly until it bleeds. Now I'm noticing a little bit of fluid coming from underneath. What could this be??
Hi
Welcome to Health care magic.
Regarding your baby's ear problem thee are 2 possibilities.
1-there is itching due to eczema like changes of the skin and because of scratching the skin oozes.
2- infection of the ear cartilage called perichondritis.
Please get the opinion by a dermatologist so that the child can be treated appropriately. (with antibiotics if necessary.)
For itching some anti histamine syrup will help.
Take care
God bless
Dr Uma
Welcome to Health care magic.
Regarding your baby's ear problem thee are 2 possibilities.
1-there is itching due to eczema like changes of the skin and because of scratching the skin oozes.
2- infection of the ear cartilage called perichondritis.
Please get the opinion by a dermatologist so that the child can be treated appropriately. (with antibiotics if necessary.)
For itching some anti histamine syrup will help.
Take care
God bless
Dr Uma
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