<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Doctor, I have a skin growth in my ear and my hearing has diminished. Also, my ear looks red and there is fluid inside. I have a plugged feeling in my ear as well. What could be the cause?  <response>: You may be suffering from cholesteatoma, which is a type of skin growth in the middle ear. It can cause hearing loss, redness, fluid buildup, and a plugged feeling. Well need to run some tests to confirm the diagnosis. 