pimple like bump on ear

Atticus90 · 06-06-2008, 02:52 PM

got rid of soar throat and arm pain.. but this pimple like bump is on the back of my ear. i wana know if it's safe to pop it with a needle. it doesn't have a head to it.

( pimp is in back of ear.. outside of ear )

how can you tell if it's lymp node? a pimple? or a cyst? Reason i'm worried about it, is because i don't want it to be a tumor.

it hurts when i touch it tho. it's red.. my dad said it turns red when it's healing, but i think that's when it'd infected

gcollier2002 · 06-06-2008, 03:00 PM

The only way to find out is by doing a biopsy... I'd say pop it if it's only been there for a few days/weeks

EQD · 06-06-2008, 03:20 PM

do it after you take a shower. the hot water softens the skin and opens the pores.
if you dont get any puss out of it leave it alone immediately and watch it for the next few days.

Atticus90 · 06-06-2008, 03:23 PM

it has been there for about 6 months

sweeteyez · 06-06-2008, 03:32 PM

Dont pop it, my ex did this lead to a bad infection was put in the hospital, as well i read before never to pop anything in that area, go to the Dr.

Snoopy24 · 06-06-2008, 03:35 PM

If it has no head to it, and has been there for 6 months don't pop it.

Go to a doctor.

I'm sure it's nothing to worry about, but definitely get it checked out to be safe.

EQD · 06-06-2008, 03:52 PM

yeah. 6 months doesnt sound good. you should probably get it checked. it could be a boil

**BellaDonna** · 06-06-2008, 04:36 PM

I don't think you should use a needle on it- but if you insist just make sure that you sertilize the needle and wash your hands before you do so, and put antibiotic ointment on it.

Really though- you should have it checked by a doctor. -sounds painful.

Atticus90 · 06-06-2008, 04:50 PM

It's about the size of a large pea. It's sore, due to me screwin around with it
It's been around for 6 months. If it was cancer, i'm sure i'd be feeling some terrible symptoms. I mean, you don't die without having a symptom of having a deadly desease.

Who should I go to? A doctor? Or dermatoligist?

**BellaDonna** · 06-06-2008, 08:36 PM

Start with your general doctor and see what he/she says. They may refer you to a dermatologist or be able to treat it themselves. You'll probably get an appointent with your own doctor faster than trying to get a new patient appointment with a dermatologist.

06-06-2008, 02:52 PM	#1
Atticus90 Offline Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Gender: Male Age: 19 Posts: 1,194	pimple like bump on ear got rid of soar throat and arm pain.. but this pimple like bump is on the back of my ear. i wana know if it's safe to pop it with a needle. it doesn't have a head to it. ( pimp is in back of ear.. outside of ear ) how can you tell if it's lymp node? a pimple? or a cyst? Reason i'm worried about it, is because i don't want it to be a tumor. it hurts when i touch it tho. it's red.. my dad said it turns red when it's healing, but i think that's when it'd infected __________________ When in battle, show no mercy, for you shall receive none"

06-06-2008, 03:00 PM	#2
gcollier2002 Offline Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Gender: Male Posts: 331	The only way to find out is by doing a biopsy... I'd say pop it if it's only been there for a few days/weeks __________________ Never leave the one you love for the one you want- For the one you want will leave you for the one they love.

06-06-2008, 03:20 PM	#3
EQD Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Gender: Female Age: 22 Posts: 5,972	do it after you take a shower. the hot water softens the skin and opens the pores. if you dont get any puss out of it leave it alone immediately and watch it for the next few days. __________________ http://sumitsays.com/2009/05/29/in-your-headlights/

06-06-2008, 03:23 PM	#4
Atticus90 Offline Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Gender: Male Age: 19 Posts: 1,194	it has been there for about 6 months __________________ When in battle, show no mercy, for you shall receive none"

06-06-2008, 03:52 PM	#7
EQD Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Gender: Female Age: 22 Posts: 5,972	yeah. 6 months doesnt sound good. you should probably get it checked. it could be a boil __________________ http://sumitsays.com/2009/05/29/in-your-headlights/

06-06-2008, 03:32 PM	#5
sweeteyez Offline Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Gender: Female Posts: 106	Dont pop it, my ex did this lead to a bad infection was put in the hospital, as well i read before never to pop anything in that area, go to the Dr.

06-06-2008, 03:35 PM	#6
Snoopy24 Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Gender: Female Posts: 1,621	If it has no head to it, and has been there for 6 months don't pop it. Go to a doctor. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about, but definitely get it checked out to be safe.

06-06-2008, 04:36 PM	#8
BellaDonna Offline Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: U.S. Gender: Female Age: 29 Posts: 6,583	I don't think you should use a needle on it- but if you insist just make sure that you sertilize the needle and wash your hands before you do so, and put antibiotic ointment on it. Really though- you should have it checked by a doctor. -sounds painful. __________________ "Well behaved women rarely make history." "Friendship should be a refuge, not an ordeal." Please see the forum rules for posting on enotalone:http://www.enotalone.com/forum/forum-rules.php

06-06-2008, 04:50 PM	#9
Atticus90 Offline Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Gender: Male Age: 19 Posts: 1,194	It's about the size of a large pea. It's sore, due to me screwin around with it It's been around for 6 months. If it was cancer, i'm sure i'd be feeling some terrible symptoms. I mean, you don't die without having a symptom of having a deadly desease. Who should I go to? A doctor? Or dermatoligist? __________________ When in battle, show no mercy, for you shall receive none"

06-06-2008, 08:36 PM	#10
BellaDonna Offline Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: U.S. Gender: Female Age: 29 Posts: 6,583	Start with your general doctor and see what he/she says. They may refer you to a dermatologist or be able to treat it themselves. You'll probably get an appointent with your own doctor faster than trying to get a new patient appointment with a dermatologist. __________________ "Well behaved women rarely make history." "Friendship should be a refuge, not an ordeal." Please see the forum rules for posting on enotalone:http://www.enotalone.com/forum/forum-rules.php