What’s wrong with a lump behind the earlobe that hurts when pressed? If you feel pain behind the earlobe unintentionally or suddenly, when you touch it, you may find a lump or a lump, or even like an abscess, it may be caused by some inflammation or local infection, if the surface is not red, swollen or broken and pus flowing, it usually does not need special treatment and can subside on its own. If the skin of the earlobe is red, swollen or pus-filled, you should consult a doctor promptly to observe whether there is local infection, which requires timely anti-inflammatory treatment.