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Whats small lumps behind ears, occ can squeeze thick white stuff out of em, never com 2ahead 1behind each ear 1 smells even if it just lil fluid nowhite?

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Epidermoid Cyst: An epidermoid cyst has a cyst wall that is made of skin cells found in the epidermis. This cyst wall is like a balloon that projects down into the second layer of the skin, the dermis. This balloon, or cyst wall, makes keratin -- a protein found in skin, hair, and nails -- and is white, cheesy, or firm.

Answered 11/14/2013

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Sebaceous cysts: It appeaars that you have sebaceous cysts which develop as a result of a blocked sebaceous gland duct (sebaceous glands are normal oil producing glands in the skin). Your pcp or in some cases a dematologist or plastic surgeon usually can deal with them by excision.

Answered 5/1/2016

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Most lumps, benign: Don't start worrying. The majority of small bumps on your head would be benign (not cancer). Yours sound classics for a sebaceous cyst ( smelly, white, pasty material ). See your primary md who can take a good history and examen you.

Answered 3/26/2017

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