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Lump where ear joins the face it got big then went down but wont go altogether and now getting some more but pus filled ones that burst but come back?

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See your Dr: Probable skin infection and or cysts: You should have it checked out by a Dr to confirm especially since it seems to be getting worse and isn't resolving on its own.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/29/2016

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