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What Causes Hard Lump On Outer Ear With White Discharge?

I have a small bump on my top outer ear (helix?) where it connects to my head. It's hard like a cyst & there's a small pin prick hole on top of the bump. When I squeezed it, a white toothpaste-like substance came out of the hole (It almost looked like a worm, GROSS, until I touched it & it was more like paste). Is this a common ear pimple or is it some critters burrow? Thanks!
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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1.It looks like a common ear pimple as you said, which h just needs monitoring.
2.Do not disturb the lesson / lump as you will complicate in that way and delay in healing.
3.The other possibility will be hair follicle infection which will be seen as similar way.
4.At this point no medication or medical help is needed.
5.Maintain local hygiene and clean the area with antiseptic liquid and do not disturb things will get better. Good luck.

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Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Causes Hard Lump On Outer Ear With White Discharge?

Welcome to health care magic. 1.It looks like a common ear pimple as you said, which h just needs monitoring. 2.Do not disturb the lesson / lump as you will complicate in that way and delay in healing. 3.The other possibility will be hair follicle infection which will be seen as similar way. 4.At this point no medication or medical help is needed. 5.Maintain local hygiene and clean the area with antiseptic liquid and do not disturb things will get better. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query. Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.