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I have a lump behind my ear lobe but its not actually on my ear its about the size of a pee it doesn't hurt but its hard, i've had it few months?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Pimple?: Your ear lobe has sweat glands and pores that can get clogged. It can just be an inflamed, clogged pore. No worries.

Answered 4/23/2013

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Sebaceous cyst: Sebaceous cyst is the likely diagnosis. See your pcp and he/she will either excise the lump or refer you to a plastic surgeon for excision.

Dr Baez and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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