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What doctor should i see about a roundish semi-soft lump under the skin just below the earlobe behind the jaw? noticed it 3 days ago, and thought it was a non-itchy bug bite. it seems bigger now, and the area around there is achy. no other symptoms?

Q: what doctor should i see about a roundish semi-soft lump under the skin just below the earlobe behind the jaw? noticed it 3 days ago, and thought it was a non-itchy bug bite. it seems bigger now, and the area around there is achy. no other symptoms?

: See a skin specialist (Dermatologist) for initial evaluation. The skin specialist may biopsy it, remove it completely or refer you to ENT (Ear-Nose-Throat specialist).

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See a skin specialist (Dermatologist) for initial evaluation. The skin specialist may biopsy it, remove it completely or refer you to ENT (Ear-Nose-Throat specialist).

Answered 9/26/2022

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A member asked:

What doctor should i see about a roundish semi-soft lump under the skin just below the earlobe behind the jaw? noticed it 3 days ago, and thought it was a non-itchy bug bite. it seems bigger now, and the area around there is achy. no other symptoms?

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