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Suggest Treatment For Pus Filled Pimple On The Ear

I have a large pimple like thing on the back of my ear....had it for many months. I have never been able to pop it....i tried it dosent budge....10 minutes ago i took a needle to it and trying to sqeez it all out...blood....little puss....then stop but the ball is still big like nothing came out of it....



Thu, 28 Aug 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist 's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

The history and symptoms are suggestive of a pustule over the ear, as the contents were drained by pricking it with a needle. It is not a good thing to do as it may lead to infection.

As you have done this you have to follow
1.Keep it clean and dry
2.Complete drainage of the content.
3.Daily dressing
4.A course of antibiotics
The aforementioned measures help to control the symptoms and improve the condition.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Pus Filled Pimple On The Ear

Hello, Welcome to HCM, The history and symptoms are suggestive of a pustule over the ear, as the contents were drained by pricking it with a needle. It is not a good thing to do as it may lead to infection. As you have done this you have to follow 1.Keep it clean and dry 2.Complete drainage of the content. 3.Daily dressing 4.A course of antibiotics The aforementioned measures help to control the symptoms and improve the condition. Thank you.