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I have a pimple in my ear right ear currently. should i pop it? if so is there an easy and pain free way of doing so? it hurts a lot

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

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Pimple: Try not to pop it. Clean with qtip and antibiotic ointment. That may help

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Answered 11/11/2015

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A member asked:

I have a pimple in my ear right ear currently. should i pop it? if so is there an easy and pain free way of doing so? it hurts a lot

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Dr Ali agreed

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