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Oregon City, OR

Not way down inside but right at the outer ear? When I'm in my worst flares the lesions come back there. I have one in each ear.

July 24, 2023
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Yes, several members of myHSteam have mentioned experiencing symptoms behind the ear. For example:

- One member shared, “Every now and again, I get a painful and large cystic bump behind my ear. It seems similar to a typical minor HS boil.”
- Another member mentioned having lesions behind the ear that required surgical Show Full Answer

Yes, several members of myHSteam have mentioned experiencing symptoms behind the ear. For example:

- One member shared, “Every now and again, I get a painful and large cystic bump behind my ear. It seems similar to a typical minor HS boil.”
- Another member mentioned having lesions behind the ear that required surgical removal because they were forming tunnels up the back of the ear.

These experiences highlight that while it's not the most common area, HS can indeed affect the area behind the ear.

July 18, 2024
A myHSteam Member

Oh they're awful. Keep it moist with antibiotic lotion, and leave it aline! I've had it its miserable

July 25, 2023
A myHSteam Member

🤔 Abby has got the same problem she is from American 🇺🇸 our AB’s she is great you can have a laugh 😂 with her she is on my team 🤔🤗🤗

July 24, 2023

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