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My preauricular ear hole has yellow pus coming out, feels swollen and tender at touch- how should i treat it?
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You should not: treat this yourself-get examined by your physician, evaluated, diagnosed and treated-TODAY!
Answered 2/12/2016
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Preauricular pit: You may consider having it removed. Have it evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist.
Answered 8/1/2016
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