A member asked:

Pimple in ear for 3 days. poked it today w/ qtips(bad)didnt pop, and hot comp'd it. now ear slightly pushed out/skin behind is soft/tender. mastoid??

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Doubtful: But with local infection, cellulitis and induration, you may need an antibiotic and the warm compresses to heal.

Answered 7/27/2014

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