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What Causes Small Wart Like Growth Behind Left Ear Lobe?

Posted on Wed, 5 Aug 2015

Question: I have a small, slightly smaller than a pencil eraser, wart like growth just under/behind my left ear lobe. It's very scaly, has fairly defined borders, it's very symmetrical, is flesh colored and perhaps raised about 1/16th of an inch from the surface or a little more. I've had it for over a year. I've been picking at it for at least that long but never looked at it given the location. It doesn't itch or cause pain. It doesn't bleed when picked, but I have picked small spots off. I don't know if it's growing or at what rate. I suspect it's been roughly the same size for some time. I have a picture if you would like to see it.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Viral wart/ Verruca

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query and i have also reviewed the image.

This is a wart.

It can be easily removed with either radiofrequency cautery Or CO 2 Laser.
I suggest you to kindly visit a doctor in your vicinity for the needful.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar