At the very least, you can keep it clean and dry 'til you get to the vet. Get some chlorahexadine at PetSmart to wash the area with.
(edit: Seems not all PetSmarts carry it - the Banfield can sell you some wipes with it for a couple bucks. I'm sure any other vet could, too. )
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Most have Banfields (I worked at one for a while). Most vets and techs are wary of giving out medical advice without seeing the pet for fear of lawsuits.
I, on the other hand, am happy to dispense whatever advice I can give, as long as I preface it with "see your vet regardless." :P
I wanted to be a vet for the longest time, until I worked for one. I would murder half the people who came through the door.
"Oh, gee, my dog's ears are so infected they're swollen shut. What? No, I don't know how long it's been like that. We only see him when we go to throw food for him."
2nd on "Appears to be Cat Acne".
They'll probably shave it, clean it, and send you home with some chlorahexidine or other mild antibiotic cleanser to continue to clean it. I'm pretty sure you can actually buy chlorahexidine at PetSmart these days.
She looks to have a fairly bad case...
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