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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Eczema In Ears With Frequent Ear Infections

Hi, I have chronic excema in my ears with frequent ear infections. I developed an ear infection 4 days ago and today noticed swelling and a hard lump beside my ear on the cheek side. It is very sore, smells bad, is leaking, limited hearing and painful to touch.
Wed, 1 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Your symptoms seem to be related to a boil.
I suggest to apply warm compresses and soak the boil in warm water.
This will decrease the pain and help draw the pus to the surface.
When the boil starts draining, wash it with an antibacterial soap until all the pus is gone and clean with rubbing alcohol.
Do not pop the boil with a needle.
Cover it with an antibiotic cream such as Neosporin cream.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Eczema In Ears With Frequent Ear Infections

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a boil. I suggest to apply warm compresses and soak the boil in warm water. This will decrease the pain and help draw the pus to the surface. When the boil starts draining, wash it with an antibacterial soap until all the pus is gone and clean with rubbing alcohol. Do not pop the boil with a needle. Cover it with an antibiotic cream such as Neosporin cream. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician