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I had a pimple on my earlobe a few weeks back so i popped it but after a week or so, i noticed a had a small ball in my earlobe, im 16, help!

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Earlobe pimple: Hello, i think you have caused a small folliculitis to become an infectious cystic pustule. The popping caused an inflammatory cystic reaction within the earlobe which may subside if you let it alone.

Answered 7/28/2016

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A member asked:

I had a pimple on my earlobe a few weeks back so i popped it but after a week or so, i noticed a had a small ball in my earlobe, im 16, help!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

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