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Red, Swollen, And Painful Ear Lobe. Taking Antibiotics. Help

I recently noticed my upper ear lobe was red and swollen. Very painful. I went to my primary dr and he lanced it. I ve been on antibiotics since Monday when he lanced it nd it s now swelling again. Hen lanced it was blood and serum like fluid that cme out ( not pus ). It s continuing to swell and drain. Please help bc this is very uncomfortable
Mon, 1 Apr 2013
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Hi welcome to Health care magic forum.
Thanks for choosing H.C.M.Forum.
According to your description it appears to be an allergic reaction, with super infection with bacteria. You may also should be treated for allergic reaction as well. You may need to use steroids as well for immediate remission.
I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. It may be necessory to have a culture and sensitivity of the discharge from the swelling.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.
Best regards.
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Red, Swollen, And Painful Ear Lobe. Taking Antibiotics. Help

Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.Forum. According to your description it appears to be an allergic reaction, with super infection with bacteria. You may also should be treated for allergic reaction as well. You may need to use steroids as well for immediate remission. I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. It may be necessory to have a culture and sensitivity of the discharge from the swelling. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards.