Ive had the lump for 6 months now its got a bit bigger , it doesn't hurt and it kind of moves but stays in its place what do you recon it could be ? Thanks for your help in advance xxx
Benign cysts are noncancerous lumps or growths in or near the ear.
Sebaceous cysts are the most common type of cysts seen around the ear. They are bulging, sac-like collections of dead skin cells and oils produced by oil glands in the skin.
They commonly occur:
Behind the ear
In the ear canal
In the earlobe
On the scalp
The exact cause is unknown, but cysts may occur when oils are produced in a skin gland faster than they can be released from the gland.
If the cyst or tumor is not painful and does not interfere with hearing, treatment is not necessary.
If a cyst becomes painful, it may be infected. Treatment may include antibiotics or removal of the cyst.