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[|Human|] Hello, i have a hard ball in my ear lobe thats sticking out from the back slightly. it doesnt hurt not even when i touch it, but ive had it for a while now and im getting concerned as to what it is and how i can heal it. to be more specific it on my ear lope where one would have a second piercing. i have had a piercing there previously but i closed it once this started forming out of concern.
[|AI|]  Hello, Thank you for your question ! The back side of the ear, soft part, is common place for growing atheroma cysts. Atheroma cyst forms out of sebaceous glands. If you were my patient I would suggest a physical examination from general surgeon. Most of the time this is enough for diagnosis. If left treated sometimes they get infected and cause cosmetic discomfort. The only treatment is surgical excision of the cyst. Hope I have helped you. Best regards !