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Small hard lump on top of right ear on the head what can it be no pain?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Ear Lump: This is hard to know unless it is seen and evaluated. Please see your FP or Dermatologist.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 7/29/2014

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