 [ Symptoms ] how does a person get cold sores in their ear how serious is this can i use over the counter creams  i am diabetic 42 yrs old smoker dont drink or do drugs had a bacterial ear infection from nov 2013 to march 2014 pseudomonosa argeonosa sp  gp thought possibly coldsores in my ear too finally only scab was left in my ear but it never went away the scab was thick and white 2 weeks ago i started getting blisters in my ear again but the fluid is clear somerimes a bit yellow but not green like when i had the bacterial infection any help or info would be appreciated thank you [ Disease ] i do not have a clue what your doctor meant by that statement my suggestion would be for you to ask him to comment on this finding