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I've had this small red painful lump in my ear for months now. I thought it was a pimple at first but it's growing what could this be?
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Need more details and local examination for accurate diagnosis..as per your description it might be keloid if arising from the ear piercing site.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment.
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