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A 18-year-old female asked:

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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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgradanswered

Child Psychiatry 35 years experience

Yes: lavendar essential oil or tea tree oil may be easy ways to address it as well

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Dr. Rawhi Omaranswered

Pathology 45 years experience

Yes: The outside portion of the ear canal is covered by skin just like that on your face

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