Tumor in ear hole

Introduction Some people will have two hard masses in the area of the ear hole, and the longer they grow. Medically, this mass is called "keloid" and is the most special type of scar. Most of this disease is caused by the piercing earrings, so it is more common in young and middle-aged women. Especially people with scars.

Cause

Most of this disease is caused by the piercing earrings, so it is more common in young and middle-aged women. Especially people with scars. Nickel needles or some metal earrings used in piercing ears can cause local contact dermatitis in the case of damage to the epidermis of the ear, which promotes the production of keloids.

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Related inspection

General examination of ear, nose and throat CT examination of the ear

The earlobe gradually grows out of peanut-sized pieces of meat and hardens over time. Hard lumps often cause pain and discomfort.

Differential diagnosis

In addition to the ear can cause keloid scars and scars in other parts of the auricle, it can also cause auricular cartilage infection, and even lead to deformity of the entire ear. In addition, the use of unsterilized instruments to wear the ear can spread infectious diseases such as hepatitis C. Some earrings can also cause "jewelry dermatitis."

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