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What Causes A Small Knot Behind The Left Ear?
Question: I have a small knot back side of left ear -- approx. size bb
Brief Answer:
sebaceous cyst
Detailed Answer:
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You are concerned about finding a small BB size lump behind your ear. This could be a small sebaceous cyst. They are found frequently behind the ear and are completely benign. They are usually small non growing but can be come infected and then become red swollen and painful. It could also be a lymph node which again is completely benign but the size is too large for a lymph node. If the knot is painful it maybe infection and I would recommend that you see your medical provider for possible excision and antibiotics.
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sebaceous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are concerned about finding a small BB size lump behind your ear. This could be a small sebaceous cyst. They are found frequently behind the ear and are completely benign. They are usually small non growing but can be come infected and then become red swollen and painful. It could also be a lymph node which again is completely benign but the size is too large for a lymph node. If the knot is painful it maybe infection and I would recommend that you see your medical provider for possible excision and antibiotics.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional qusetions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Got it...Thank you
Brief Answer:
Your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Your welcome and best wishes
Your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Your welcome and best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
my wife took an iPhone shot and it looks like a mole....how to email the shot to you?
Brief Answer:
upload picture
Detailed Answer:
There should be a link to upload a picture. If you have any problem please call technical services
upload picture
Detailed Answer:
There should be a link to upload a picture. If you have any problem please call technical services
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr. Schubert, see attached picture. Recommendations?
Brief Answer:
seborreic keratosis
Detailed Answer:
Yes I did get the image. What you have there is a seborreic keratosis. This is essentially an dark pigmentation that occurs as we all get older. It is completely benign and does not require any treatment.
seborreic keratosis
Detailed Answer:
Yes I did get the image. What you have there is a seborreic keratosis. This is essentially an dark pigmentation that occurs as we all get older. It is completely benign and does not require any treatment.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr. Schubert, Great to hear...Thanks much...this is a great service !
Brief Answer:
Your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Your welcome and best wishes
Your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Your welcome and best wishes
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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