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Ear lobe has a lump/bump can i pierce it

2018-07-09 13:09:52
I have a lump in my ear lobe for a while now. I have never pierced my ear before. Last time the lump enlarged and I became small again. Can I pierce my ear If I have That? Will I have an infection if it got pierced?
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Could be a keloid.
Next Steps
kindly visit ENT SPECIALIST to confirm diagnosis and treatment.

Answered2018-07-11 05:19:47

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