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Bump in earlobe
Okay, so for years I've had this hard ball INSIDE my earlobe. One time I punctured the skin with a needle (more than a year ago), and pus and blood came pouring out. Interesting note, the pus had a very pungent, almost ammonia-like odor. My ear was absolutely deflated for awhile, and I was happy.
Since then, the ball of pus has grown back. I finally built up the nerve to poke it again. Couldn't go deep enough. Just made it bigger and painful.
What is it?
Since then, the ball of pus has grown back. I finally built up the nerve to poke it again. Couldn't go deep enough. Just made it bigger and painful.
What is it?
I'm scared I messed up my earlobe. It got bigger, the holes where I punctured the skin are all dark, and they turn white when I pour hydrogen peroxide on them. It looks really bad and embarrassing.
Here is a picture of my ear: http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8852/hpim0412.jpg
The red mark is from the needle.
The red mark is from the needle.
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