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Hey i have a a small lump behind my left ear for 4 weeks..but it has got smaller..it doesn't hurt me and it's soft should i be worried?
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Typically: Tumors and infection will enlarge and harden. In your case is resolving, suggesting perhaps a pimple.
Answered 5/19/2014
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