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Acne in the Ear
by HypoHerro, Oct 25, 2007 10:09AM
I have a pimple in my ear and i was wondering if there was any way to prevent these from ever coming back and how to get rid of them. The one thats in my ear now is huge, and i have had several before then and it happens in both ears. Is this a condition do i need to worry about anything? Can i use acne spot treatment, that is usually made for your face, in my ear to help it go away faster? Any comments would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.
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Yes, it is quite common to have a pimple at the site you describe. It can be a blocked pore (from wax). Just leave it alone, wash your ear gently, and put "polysporum" on it. This is a topical antiseptic and will help heal it.
The infection will probably go away by itself in 2 to 5 days. A mild pain reliever and warm compresses may help relieve the pain.
It is not recommended that we pop it ourselves, because it may get infected . A revisit to your ENT would seem reasonable.
Let us know about how you are doing and if you need any other information.
Post us about what your doctor advises.
Regards.