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What Causes Movable Bump On Antitragus?
I have a small bump on my ear it s between the skin. It s right under my antitragus. It hurts when touched by anything. It has been there for a few days. When I first touched it, it felt like it moved under my fingers. I m wondering what it is and if I should get it checked out.
Sat, 31 Jan 2015
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Antitragus bumps results from inflammatory adaptation to an irritation or infection. Most commonly bumps at this site with pain is considered infections and look upon for other clues to evaluate the severity or the germ involved, never the less neoplasia of benign origin can also stress the surrounding tissue giving a similar problem.
Antitragus bumps results from inflammatory adaptation to an irritation or infection. Most commonly bumps at this site with pain is considered infections and look upon for other clues to evaluate the severity or the germ involved, never the less neoplasia of benign origin can also stress the surrounding tissue giving a similar problem.
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