What's going on when a hard lump grows under the earlobe?

In daily life, due to the influence and changes of some internal or external factors, the human body may have some minor problems in the appearance of the skin, such as a lump after being stung by a bee. However, if a hard lump grows under the earlobe, it will still make people feel suspicious and uncomfortable, because this change will not cause discomfort unless it is touched.

Excluding external factors, from a physiological point of view, there may be two situations when a hard lump grows under the earlobe.

One is sebaceous cyst, the main reason for its formation is the obstruction of the sebaceous gland excretion duct. The sebaceous gland cystic epithelium is expanded by the gradually increasing contents to form a retention cyst. Sebaceous cyst occurs slowly, is round in shape, has a clear boundary with the surrounding tissue, is soft in texture, non-tender, and movable. Generally no symptoms. It is most common in teenagers, especially unmarried men, because they are in the energetic adolescence and their secretion is relatively strong. Therefore, if sebum is not cleaned in time, it is easy to accumulate in the earlobe, and sebaceous cysts will form over time. In general, if you pay attention to hygiene in your daily life and remember to clean the surface of your ears when washing your face, it will disappear without treatment. If a sebaceous cyst is abnormal, do not rush to treat it yourself, and be sure to go to the hospital for diagnosis.

The second reason is that the lymph nodes become inflamed and swollen. Normally, the lymph nodes cannot be clearly felt. When they are swollen, they feel like a hard lump, as if a hard lump suddenly grows. The earlobe is the place where lymph nodes are most densely distributed, so if there is inflammation in other parts of the body, such as inflammation caused by a fall, getting angry, etc., it will cause the lymph nodes to become inflamed and swollen, which will form a hard lump inside the earlobe. The patient can try touching the hard lump. If it moves and feels painful, then the hard lump is just swollen lymph nodes and can be cured by anti-inflammatory treatment. If you don't feel any pain when you touch it, then you should go to the hospital for a lymph node biopsy to confirm whether it is a tumor. The growth of a hard lump behind the earlobe can be a serious matter, so if you find this lump, it is best to go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.

There is a hard lump under the earlobe. From the above description, it can be seen that there is no need to worry too much, it can be solved and eliminated. Regardless of whether you feel uncomfortable or not, do not touch or rub the hard lump. It is best to see a doctor to determine the exact cause of the hard lump, prescribe the right medicine, and take effective scientific methods to eliminate it and make yourself feel better.