Question about ear lobe swelling? Never had piercing HELP!

I've had a lump in my ear for a while but it never seemed painful and did not bother me at all. My doctor awhile ago said it was a scar, but it seems to be getting bigger ever since I slept on it last night.. What can I do to reduce the swelling?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it looks like a cyst. Generally no treatment is required but they become painful then it means they are infected, Then surgical excision by traditional wide excision, minimal excision, and punch biopsy excision may be required. I would then suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get it evaluated.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[tazd62]

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