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What Causes A Small Lump On The Left Ear?
Question: don't exactly know how to ask this but have a small lump by left ear that turns crusty and almost black about once a month then the dark layer comes off and area bleeds for a a day or so then just the lump for few weeks till process starts again
Brief Answer:
Possibly a chronic infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. This is possibly a chronic infection, sometimes a fungal infection.
2. A close-up image of the lesion will help.
3. When the scab separates , send it for culture along with a swab from the raw bleeding surface.
4. If this is inconclusive, an excision biopsy should help establish a diagnosis and cure this problem.
5. It is also worthwhile in getting an opinion from a Skin Specialist by direct examination.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Possibly a chronic infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. This is possibly a chronic infection, sometimes a fungal infection.
2. A close-up image of the lesion will help.
3. When the scab separates , send it for culture along with a swab from the raw bleeding surface.
4. If this is inconclusive, an excision biopsy should help establish a diagnosis and cure this problem.
5. It is also worthwhile in getting an opinion from a Skin Specialist by direct examination.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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