HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have a small lump behind my ear. if i roll the skin it don't move what could it be.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

A few things: It could be a swollen lymph node, mastoiditis, or a sebaceous cyst. If it has been there for over a month then i would go see a doctor to rule out anything serious.

Dr Parvez and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/13/2013

4.9k views

Thank
Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Any lump that is: Attached to the underlying structure versus freely mobile need to be evaluated . Suggest to be seen by your doc.

Answered 1/5/2019

4.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Hi, there is a small lump behind my left ear about 2 month ago It is under the skin and not painful And I'm really worried about it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a small hard lump on the left side of my head, a little behind the ear. It's been there for a month now. I can flatten it too with pressure.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have had this lump behind my right ear for about 5 years, sometimes it feels small and then big, it's skin colour, i just recently getting scared :(?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Pea-sized skin-colored lump behind the left ear, been there for years, doesn't move when touched, gets tender sometimes, what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hard lump under skin on the bone behind my left ear I can't move it what could this be? I have strep and had rash all over body

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I have a small hard lump in my throat. It is painful to talk or move my head. It has progressed to behind my ear and my head is hurting.?
I have 2 hard lumps on my head behind my right ear. They dont hurt. They have just appeared suddenly. They dont move.
I have a small lump the size of a pea on my head behind my ear. What would that be?
What causes small lumps under ther skin below the ear that move around with no pain or other symptoms?
Ny baby has a small loose pea shape lump behind right ear under skin. She is healthy overall. Curious.?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.