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Red bump on top of ear, no head. looks like skin has come off around it. ear was red and painful but now only bump is red. bump painful when squeezed.

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Biopsy: You may need a biopsy to find out the cause. Please see a dermatologist to have this evaluated.

Answered 1/5/2019

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