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Keloid or hypertrophic scar? on upper ear cartilage, kinda lighter than skin, raised but not a ball supported by gravity, appeared fast then no change
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Ear lesion: I feel that a plastic surgeon is best qualified to evaluate this lesion and,if necessary, treat you.
Answered 8/4/2015
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