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Have Pus Filled Bump Behind Ear. What Should I Do To Cure It?

Posted on Mon, 21 Jan 2013

Question: I have a large bump behind my ear and when squeezed something thick and white comes out of them, it has a bad smell. They continue to fill back up. I have one now I can't pop and I think it's very infected! Very large! What do I do.?????

Answered by Dr. Kruti (57 minutes later)

Hello

Thanks for posting your query.

I can understand your concern.

This seems to be a sebaceous cyst.

For the infection you will need a prescription for a course of oral antibiotics like erythromycin.

The sebaceous cyst will need to be excised by your dermatologist.

I would recommend that you visit a competent dermatologist who can help you with the same.

Please let me know if I can address any additional concerns for you.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kruti (6 minutes later)

Two people told me to sterilize a pin and drain myself! Should I do that. No doctors are in now! Should I go to hostipal ER ? It's very large and hurts.

Answered by Dr. Kruti (1 hour later)

Hello

Yes you need to go to the ER. Please don't drain it yourself. It should not lead to further pain and infection.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar