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I have a small hard ball type lump under the skin on earlobe, you can feel it both sides it's extremely painful to touch/lean on. had it 2+ weeks help?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Infected Cyst: This is likely an infected inclusion cyst in your earlobe. It needs to be drained. Therefore you need to be seen by a physician to be treated. Do not try to pop it on your own.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/10/2017

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A member asked:

I have a small hard ball type lump under the skin on earlobe, you can feel it both sides it's extremely painful to touch/lean on. had it 2+ weeks help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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