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Small lump behind my ear below new cartilage piercing?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

First question is: possible infection or scar tissue, see doctor to diagnose and treat, until appointment apply topical antibiotic ointment twice a day

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 1/3/2020

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Tender lump in crease behind ear right where the lobe connects to cartilage. Is there a node there? Or more likely a cyst?

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Hello Doctor I have very concerned today I woke up with a marble hard cartilage feeling lump behind my ear. I am not sick.

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I have a bump inside of my ear cartilage that is tender to the touch and the outside skin looks red. It is not near a piercing so should I see a doc?

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