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I've had a pea-sized lump inside my earlobe for 5 days. it is hard and tender. there is no swelling/redness around it. also have headache since 3 days?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Cyst: probable sebaceous or inclusion cyst. It May have to be removed surgically.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/3/2016

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A member asked:

I've had a pea-sized lump inside my earlobe for 5 days. it is hard and tender. there is no swelling/redness around it. also have headache since 3 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

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