A member asked:

Upper outer ear (skin, not inside/canal) suddenly red and throbbing. can this be like acne or a clogged pore? can i presume it will go away soon?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Can be related to Acne pimple or other possible infection. Using topical acne cream twice a day along with hot compress several times a day may help. If no improvement or worse in the next 2 to 3 days, see your doctor for evaluation.

Answered 11/28/2017

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