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I wanted to comb my hair today. i combed it around my ears. i felt some kind of bump (not a lot of combing there lately). what do you think it is?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Lump behind ear: It is likely sebaceous cyst behind ear. See ENT for exam and possible treatment if it is large or symptomatic

Answered 1/10/2019

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A member asked:

I wanted to comb my hair today. i combed it around my ears. i felt some kind of bump (not a lot of combing there lately). what do you think it is?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Kam answered

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