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Swelling in child's ear

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ben42601
ben42601

My son has an odd looking swelling on the inside of his ear. Does anyone know what it is and what might have caused it?

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  • GPChelmsford
    GPChelmsford ben42601

    Posted

    This appears to be a sebaceous cyst. How long has your child had this swelling for? Is the lump painful sometimes? Has it ever become infected, red and sore? How old is your child?

  • GPChelmsford
    GPChelmsford ben42601

    Posted

    [https://patient.info/skin-conditions/epidermoid-and-pilar-cysts-sebaceous-cysts-leaflet)

  • chris66128
    chris66128 ben42601

    Posted

    In my Opinion, Before doing anything else. You should consult a physician or a good ear expert. They will better understand and prescribe you with better Treatment.

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee ben42601

    Posted

    Definitely a sebaceous cyst. The black spot is the exit point for the sebum which has built up inside the cyst....a blackhead.They are quite common in the ear, especially during the teens

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