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Moveable lump deep under skin next to right ear lobe below tragus doesn't hurt and can move it about. has been there years and wont go what can it be?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Cyst: Probably an old acne cyst. A dermatologist can evaluate it and remove it if you wish.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Moveable lump deep under skin next to right ear lobe below tragus doesn't hurt and can move it about. has been there years and wont go what can it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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