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Started as an acne cyst is now a purple rectangle shaped bump that leaks clear fluid followed by large amounts of blood under ear (jaw line)

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get seen: You will probably need this cultured and/or injected.

Answered 8/4/2019

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A member asked:

Started as an acne cyst is now a purple rectangle shaped bump that leaks clear fluid followed by large amounts of blood under ear (jaw line)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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