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Suggest Treatment For Pimple Near The Ear Canal And Preauricular Node Swelling

Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2015

Question: I have what feels like a pimple on my concha, but can't see it because of location. I was told it looked slightly inflamed and is sore. I also have non painful, pretty solid preauricular node swelling. I have trouble judging if it is moveable I saw an urgent care practitioner and he said to use antibiotic ointment. I am seeing no results after 4 days and am somewhat concerned since I am leaving on vacation

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Upload an image , please.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

If appropriate, Please upload a good quality image of the region with pimple to have a look at it before commenting.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (22 minutes later)

I do not have a picture

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Based on the information you provided, it most likely appears to be staphylococcal boil infection especially with the pre auricular node swelling. The lymph node enlargement associated with such infections is usually tender but in early stages, it can be rather painless. I would suggest you get it examined. Most likely antibiotics like cloxacillin or augmentine would be advised for a week. Most likely , it would resolve. If the lymph node and the pimple persist despite treatment then a biopsy can be indicated to determine the true nature of the lesion.

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Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 minutes later)

I have tried to take a picture, but the inflamed area is where my camera cannot take a picture. The Urgent care doctor said it is inflamed. My question basically is should the antibiotic ointment have resolved the problem yet

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

It should have improved by now if the lesion/pimple was minor. If it has persisted then oral medication would be the better alternative.

Let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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