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I have a bump on my earlobe and it hurts. the bump first appeared about a month or two ago when i had an allergic reaction to nickel.
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Allergic reaction: may be a cyst,keloid,or skin infection with abscess formation. Must be examined and treated by your physician.
Answered 6/20/2016
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