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What Is The Treatment For A Bump On The Ear?
I have had a growing bump on the back of my heal. Today I noticed a small white spot on it and lanced it. Out poured a lot of thick white stuff like acne, but more powdery. I ve had smaller onmy ears but never one this size on my heal. Should I be concerned? It was very tender
Fri, 13 Jan 2017
Hi,
According to your complaints it seems to be pyoderma which is infection of the skin. You need to take oral and topical antibiotics and anti inflammatory medicines. This should heal the lesion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
According to your complaints it seems to be pyoderma which is infection of the skin. You need to take oral and topical antibiotics and anti inflammatory medicines. This should heal the lesion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
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