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I had for the last three months a painful cyst like thing above the back of my earlobe can it cause cauliflower ear? my ear seems fine right now.
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Sebaceous cyst: Cysts in the earlobe are often quite tender. They can get infected, then the pain is even worse. They are usually treated with antibiotics when acutely infected. But, when they "calm" down, removal is usually accomplished in the office. This does not cause cauliflower ear. You should see an ENT md to see if it warrants removal at this time
Answered 6/10/2014
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