What Does It Mean When Your Earlobe Becomes Swollen and Hard?
1. Introduction A swollen and hard earlobe usually indicates the presence of an epidermoid cyst, a localized bacterial infection resulting from a piercing, or acute contact dermatitis. While often physically alarming and tender to the touch, these indurated lesions are overwhelmingly benign dermatological or infectious responses. The earlobe is composed entirely of soft areolar connective … Read more