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There's a slightly fat pimple behind my ear towards the bottom part. it's been there for a long time now and it bleeds occasionally. what should i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ear lesion: It sounds like you have a lesion on the back of the ear lobe. It might be a cyst. Can try use of warm compresses. Since it is chronic - it would make sense to have it checked out.

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/20/2015

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A member asked:

There's a slightly fat pimple behind my ear towards the bottom part. it's been there for a long time now and it bleeds occasionally. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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