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What Is The Mass Or Cyst In Front Of My Earlobe?
ok this is kind of gross, I had a type of mass/cyst? in front of earlobe on jaw line kinda. it has been there for few months just kept getting bigger. i was thinking it would turn in to a pimple but never did, just grew larger. . tonight i lanced it and a very large amount of smelly puss looking substance came out. I now have slight headache and upset stomache ( witch may be from just seeing what came out) do i need to be concerned? will it grow back?
Wed, 28 May 2014
Hi,
This was probably a sebaceous cyst that may have been infected. It may grow back but they do not always. I suggest you keep the area clean with antiseptic cream or lotion. When it has healed you can seek advice from your doctor who will be in a better position to advise you whether you need surgical removal.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
This was probably a sebaceous cyst that may have been infected. It may grow back but they do not always. I suggest you keep the area clean with antiseptic cream or lotion. When it has healed you can seek advice from your doctor who will be in a better position to advise you whether you need surgical removal.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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