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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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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

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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A member asked:

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.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

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