What’s a hard, soybean-sized lump in the earlobe?

Soybean-sized hard bumps in the earlobe can be caused by wound scarring, sebaceous cysts and so on.
1. Wound scar: earlobe keloid is mostly seen after ear piercing, ear trauma such as burns, scalds, etc., which belongs to the ear after the skin is damaged, the healing process of the local hyperplasia caused by the individual’s physique.
2. Sebaceous cysts: When sebaceous glands secrete vigorously, cleaning is not in place can lead to sebaceous gland duct obstruction, and gradually form cysts. When the cysts are small, they usually do not need to be treated to prevent infection. However, if the cyst is large, surgery can be used to remove the sebaceous cyst.
It is recommended that patients seek medical attention and develop an appropriate treatment plan under the guidance of their doctor.