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I have a pimple in the start of the ear canal, i can touch it but i don't want to pop it (it has formed a white head). can i treat it with my regular face acne products?
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Yes: lavendar essential oil or tea tree oil may be easy ways to address it as well
Answered 4/6/2020
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Yes: The outside portion of the ear canal is covered by skin just like that on your face
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