Question 1

i am worried!
i am experiencing  ear lump on the lobule area of my ear( pierced area) no pain unless i touch it. it has no head, just under the skin.

Accepted Answer

Skin lesion: It is likely a keloid. Take a picture of it and discuss it with a physician. Sometimes ear lesions can be due to infections also.

Question 2

i feel lump or something in my ear lobule. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: Skin lesion, scar tissue, cyst, pustule, lipoma are a few things it could be. Best to have your doctor  or ENT take a look at it for an accurate diagnosis and discussion of what if anything should be done about it.

Question 3

i have a bump where my earring was in ear lobule. help?

Accepted Answer

Usually cyst: Small cysts can form from skin that is trapped in the area near a piercing. If it is stable and not painful no treatment may be necessary, but if it is enlarging or painful should be examined.

Question 4

felt a pimple type tiny bump in my ear near lobule but the bump is on the inside only(doesn't show)i pressed white stuff/puss came out from piercing ?

Accepted Answer

See Your Doctor Now: Your description suggests you may have an Epidermal Inclusion Cyst. Caused by growth of skin-like cells within dermis. Usually asymptomatic but can produce a cheesy-like discharge, can also become inflammed and infected. Treatment includes incision and drainage, antibiotics. Surgical removal of cyst wall may be needed to prevent recurrence. See your doctor now for prompt evaluation and treatment.

Question 5

pea size lump in front and top part of left ear.does not hurt when pressed.seems to feel hard.not sure if it is moveable.is it a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Pinna lump: Most lumps on the pinna are not a major issue. Probably a blocked duct of some sort. There are small  hairs on the pinna.  If you do not like the looks or want something done then see your doctor.

Question 6

i have a mass build up in my left&right lower part of my ear sometimes big sometime small but pain less im not smoking, is it a warthins tumor?

Accepted Answer

Get seen: If i were a betting person, i'd consider an epidermoid inclusion cyst (maybe a pair if "left and right") that's been partially ruptured. Best get that thing seen though.

Question 7

i have a slightly painful, pea sized hard lump under the skin on my face close to the lower part of my  left ear. seems fixed - skin moves over it.

Accepted Answer

May be a lymph node: This could be a lymph node or infected cyst.  Either way you need to see a doctor right away.  Lymph node is a serious and should be examined and you may need a biopsy

Question 8

i have a small pea size lump/bump on the top part of my ear where the ear attached to my head, slightly forward. hard to the touch. it seems to be above the preauricular node. any ideas what it could be?

Accepted Answer

: It is difficult to tell without an exam but sebaceous cyst is common over that area.

Question 9

i have a painful lump under my ear which i just noticed - may have been there for long time .... it's at the top part of earlobe and it's like a small ball and when i touch it it hurts... i never had piercing. should i be concerned? or leave it be?

Accepted Answer

: It could be a blocked skin duct. Since for long time- best to see a doc or surgeon

Question 10

my daughter has a lump of the size of a cherry in the front part of the ear almost in the cheek  the doctor said something about the salivar glands..?

Accepted Answer

Yes possibly: The lump in front of the ear could be a salivary gland but could also be a lymph node as well! this should at least be rechecked in the next 2-3weeks if it does not resolve or improve.

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Lump on the lobule part of ear

A member asked:

I am worried! i am experiencing ear lump on the lobule area of my ear( pierced area) no pain unless i touch it. it has no head, just under the skin.

A member asked:

I feel lump or something in my ear lobule. what is it?

A member asked:

I have a bump where my earring was in ear lobule. help?

A member asked:

Felt a pimple type tiny bump in my ear near lobule but the bump is on the inside only(doesn't show)i pressed white stuff/puss came out from piercing ?

A member asked:

Pea size lump in front and top part of left ear.does not hurt when pressed.seems to feel hard.not sure if it is moveable.is it a cause for concern?

A member asked:

I have a mass build up in my left&right lower part of my ear sometimes big sometime small but pain less im not smoking, is it a warthins tumor?

A member asked:

I have a slightly painful, pea sized hard lump under the skin on my face close to the lower part of my left ear. seems fixed - skin moves over it.

A member asked:

I have a small pea size lump/bump on the top part of my ear where the ear attached to my head, slightly forward. hard to the touch. it seems to be above the preauricular node. any ideas what it could be?

A member asked:

I have a painful lump under my ear which i just noticed - may have been there for long time .... it's at the top part of earlobe and it's like a small ball and when i touch it it hurts... i never had piercing. should i be concerned? or leave it be?

A member asked:

My daughter has a lump of the size of a cherry in the front part of the ear almost in the cheek the doctor said something about the salivar glands..?

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