What is this lump inside my ear lobe?

Question

I felt it last night, its on my left ear lobe, but the funny part is if you look at my ear, theres no sign of a bump or a pimple of some sort, but if you feel it, it feels like a lump inside and it hurts. I know its not a piercing infection due to the fact that Ive had these ears pierced since I was 9 and I am now 19 and I never once had problems with them, but its actually not in the hole of my piercing, its right next to it. I cant seem to figure out what this is, I hope I dont need some sort of surgery for this! Any ideas? Thanks

Answer 1

It's definitely a cyst. I had one in that very same place. I also have pierced ears. Does it hurt when you press on it? Mine did also. You don't need to do anything to treat it, it'll go away eventually.

Answer 2

could be scar tissue since its next to a piercing.  I have this next to mine also.

Answer 3

its probably a sebaceous cyst. Not a big deal. Apply heat on it using a washcloth and it should go away in about a week or less.

Answer 4

i have had them before and it turns out that it was a big white head.... u need to try to pop it if you can... if it doesnt go away, you should have it looked at by a doctor....

Answer 5

treat it like a zit and if it doesnt go away ina week go 2 da docter

Answer 6

It's a keloid. It's common, painless, and harmless. A lot of people get them where piercings are. Something like scar tissue. Not harmful.  

Answer 7

i get these all the time. its normal . you  just have to clean it everydy with alcohol and dont touch it or try to pop it. it will just get larger. when you touch it the bacteria grows. t should go away in 2 days if you clean it often  

Answer 8

Could be an infection

Go to a doctor

Answer 9

Probably just scar tissue from the piercing. I can feel lumps in my earlobes too.