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I have a "pimple"on my ear cartilage and its red swollen and leaks fluid sometimes and now it has a scab. what is this ? is it a pimple?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Infection: This may be a pustule or an inflamed/infected cyst if the drainage appears to be pus. Either way, apply warm compresses and apply antibacterial ointment like bacitracin. See your physician if redness and drainage persist or worsen.

Answered 7/12/2018

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A member asked:

I have a "pimple"on my ear cartilage and its red swollen and leaks fluid sometimes and now it has a scab. what is this ? is it a pimple?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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