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I have a very painful to the touch red bump in my ear with a black dot in the middle of it. what is it and what should i do to get rid of it?
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Might be a tick: I've seen a tick bite described this way. It's worth a visit to a Dr or clinic for safe removal whatever it is. Best!
Answered 6/20/2016
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