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Recurring lump where jaw n ear meet always thought it was just cystic acne since the skin would thin n pop. recently it has become black w/o touching.
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See dermatologist: It may be a cyst in which bleeding has occurred. In any case, see your dermatologist. It may need to be excised.
Answered 9/29/2016
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