cysts on the ear lobes

Category: Health and Wellness

Post 1 by Reyami (I've broken five thousand! any more awards going?) on Wednesday, 21-Mar-2007 13:52:36

I have had this problem for a while now. These weird cysts keep showing up on my ear lobes, hence the title of this message board. It seems like as soon as one goes away another one comes in. They come, get bigger and itch, hurt, and then shrink and go away. Then the cycle repeats itself. Usually, the spot where the cyst is located gets warm for the duration of the cyst's presence. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there anything I can do about it?

Post 2 by Shadow_Cat (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Friday, 23-Mar-2007 13:38:37

Wow, not good. Um, here again, have you talked to a doctor? Maybe it's some kind of infection. I'd make more guesses, but usually when cysts show up somewhere, they stay, not shrink. Have you ever had pierced ears, and if so, did those heal well, or not? Sometimes symptoms like that could appear if you have infections from pierced ears.

Post 3 by Reyami (I've broken five thousand! any more awards going?) on Friday, 23-Mar-2007 15:47:37

I have had my ears pierced twice, and both times, they have healed fine.

Post 4 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Saturday, 24-Mar-2007 9:50:23

I'd say that's an infection as the heat and itch suggests

Post 5 by changedheart421 (I've now got the bronze prolific poster award! now going for the silver award!) on Saturday, 24-Mar-2007 11:03:28

you should see a doctor if they keep coming up. I get them from time to time on my chin and have had them lanced a few times to. it hurts like hell.