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Hi, i have a small pimple in my outer ear that causes a pressure kind of feeling, i had one of those before and i popped it and my outer earwasswollen?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Do: Not pop it. May use warm compresses

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/26/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, i have a small pimple in my outer ear that causes a pressure kind of feeling, i had one of those before and i popped it and my outer earwasswollen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

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