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Suggest Treatment For Lump Under Earlobe Which Is Painful
Question: I have a lump that's right up under my earlobe. At first it was small now it feels like it has grown and it's starting to hurt and make me feel sick. What is it?
Brief Answer:
Sebaceus cyst is the most probable reason.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Lump in this location is usually a sebaceus cyst. This kind of lesion is benign, does not turn into anything serious. The only problem with it is that it grows constantly, can get infected and start hurting. When you touch it regularly, the risk of its irritation and infection rises.
I suggest you to consult general surgeon with this lump. As there is a risk of its infection, it should be removed before it happens.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Sebaceus cyst is the most probable reason.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Lump in this location is usually a sebaceus cyst. This kind of lesion is benign, does not turn into anything serious. The only problem with it is that it grows constantly, can get infected and start hurting. When you touch it regularly, the risk of its irritation and infection rises.
I suggest you to consult general surgeon with this lump. As there is a risk of its infection, it should be removed before it happens.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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