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Weird lump in my earlobe?

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  1. Red Rum Reincarnate
    Member

    I have a hard lump in my earlobe, I believe it's the remnant of a previous cyst (I get infections easily due to oily skin). At the moment it doesn't seem infected as it's not red and has no head, but its presence bothers me. I tried piercing it (sterilized of course) expecting pus but only blood came out. It seems smaller than before but the lump is still there. Could it be a hard lump of sebum or something?

    Posted 2 years ago #

  2. sayit81
    Member

    I have one tooo! :O dunno what it is thoughh :L

    Posted 2 years ago #

  3. gangadharan nair
    Member

    Sebaceous cyst suspected.
    Sebaceous cysts are not dangerous and can usually be ignored. Placing a warm moist cloth (compress) over the area may help the cyst drain and heal.
    If you have a small inflamed cyst, your doctor may inject it with a steroid medicine that reduces swelling.
    If the cyst becomes swollen, tender, or large, your doctor may surgically remove it. This procedure is done in the doctor's office.
    These cysts may occasionally become infected and form painful abscesses.
    The cysts may return after they are surgically removed.

    Posted 2 years ago #

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