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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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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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