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How Should A Ear Lump With Pus, Soreness And Redness Be Treated?

I had a white sac looking bump by my ear for a while now and decided to squeeze it. It hissed and a little fluid came out and a small white speck. Now its very large red and extremely sore. I pushed a sterilized safety pin through it and I got a little yellow thick pus out but now its spreading down my neck.
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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1.It seems like an infective aetiology, probably hair follicle infection / inflammation with collection of pus and discharge with in.
2.You should have not prick with needle as you may cause infection and complicate.
3.In this case you need to see your doctor - he may examine and if necessary give a small incision and drainage and clean the area and followed by a course of antibiotics will help.
4.After that advise will be do not disturb the area, no pressing or scratching.
5.Maintain local hygiene, clean with antiseptic liquid - helps in better healing process. Good luck.

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Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.
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How Should A Ear Lump With Pus, Soreness And Redness Be Treated?

Welcome to health care magic. 1.It seems like an infective aetiology, probably hair follicle infection / inflammation with collection of pus and discharge with in. 2.You should have not prick with needle as you may cause infection and complicate. 3.In this case you need to see your doctor - he may examine and if necessary give a small incision and drainage and clean the area and followed by a course of antibiotics will help. 4.After that advise will be do not disturb the area, no pressing or scratching. 5.Maintain local hygiene, clean with antiseptic liquid - helps in better healing process. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query. Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.