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What Causes A Red Swollen Bump Akin To Concha On My Ear?
I have a red swollen bump on what I believe is my concha on my ear and when I press on it it hurts but also in general it throbs. I don t know what it is or what I should do. Is there anything I could put on it to make the swelling go down and hurt less?
Wed, 16 Oct 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to a boil.
A warm compress or heat pad may reduce inflammation and irritation.
This can soften a pimple to bring the pus to the surface.
If a pimple drains in this way, you should clean up the discharge and gently wash the area with a mild soap.
I also suggest using alcohol to prevent infections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to a boil.
A warm compress or heat pad may reduce inflammation and irritation.
This can soften a pimple to bring the pus to the surface.
If a pimple drains in this way, you should clean up the discharge and gently wash the area with a mild soap.
I also suggest using alcohol to prevent infections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
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