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Why does my ear lobe have a hard lump?
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A few things: Could be a blocked oil gland (sebaceous cyst). A scar from previous trauma or piercing, small benign tumor, resolved acne lesion. If it has been there awhile. See an ent doc for evaluation
Answered 4/14/2015
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