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I have a painless mass under my skin in the beard area near the base of the ear its been there for quite some time i am 16 what is this mass ?
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Epidermoid Cyst: Epidermoid cysts are the most common type of skin cyst. They can occur anywhere on the body but tend to occur more on the face or upper trunk. Other names for an epidermoid cyst include: epidermal cyst infundibular cyst epidermal inclusion cyst keratin cyst sebaceous cyst.
Answered 1/5/2013
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Lymph node: Enlarged lymph nodes are not uncommon in young kids but it could also be a sebaceous cyst or a fatty tumour ... If it increases in size or gets painful ... You need to be seen.
Answered 9/28/2016
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