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Pimple like rash on right earlobe, lobe is swollen and warm to touch, has spread slightly within last 24 hours?

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Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

???celulitis: this could be a staph infection or cellulitis.You should see a doctor and probably need antibiotics.

Answered 1/24/2015

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A member asked:

Pimple like rash on right earlobe, lobe is swollen and warm to touch, has spread slightly within last 24 hours?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

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