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My daughter 13(f) has a small bulge in her ear. it feels round, and is located just above her piercing (pierced when she was 9, have re-pierced 3 times, last when she was 10) it is about the size of a small pea. should i be worried? thanks answering?

Q: my daughter 13(f) has a small bulge in her ear. it feels round, and is located just above her piercing (pierced when she was 9, have re-pierced 3 times, last when she was 10) it is about the size of a small pea. should i be worried? thanks answering?

: I don't think it's anything serious. It could be a lump of scar tissue ( or a keloid) or it could be a cyst. A physician or dermatologist would have to examine it for diagnosis and then advise you.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I don't think it's anything serious. It could be a lump of scar tissue ( or a keloid) or it could be a cyst. A physician or dermatologist would have to examine it for diagnosis and then advise you.

Dr Ungerleider agreed

Answered 1/12/2022

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A member asked:

My daughter 13(f) has a small bulge in her ear. it feels round, and is located just above her piercing (pierced when she was 9, have re-pierced 3 times, last when she was 10) it is about the size of a small pea. should i be worried? thanks answering?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Ungerleider agreed

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