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I have a bump on my ear that i was told by parents it was a birth mark it used to be the color of my skin but now its red and gettn bigger and hurts?

Q: i have a bump on my ear that i was told by parents it was a birth mark it used to be the color of my skin but now its red and gettn bigger and hurts?

Bump: Since size increased &amp; it is painful, I advise having it looked at by your PCP.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bump: Since size increased & it is painful, I advise having it looked at by your PCP.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/18/2015

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A member asked:

I have a bump on my ear that i was told by parents it was a birth mark it used to be the color of my skin but now its red and gettn bigger and hurts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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