Ear lobe can also have atheroma

What to do if, when feeling, it is found that the ear lobe contains a clearly defined new growth, painless and similar to something on a pea? This is most likely an atheroma. And you better see the doctor immediately, so as not to miss the time and decide on the treatment.

What is atheroma?

Atheroma is a neoplasm of the cystic type that occurs as a result of Clogging of any sebaceous gland. By the way, on the surface of the formation you can sometimes see an eel that clogs the sebaceous passage. Due to the violation of the movement of fat, the passage is stretched and turns into a capsule. This cyst is lined from the inside with epidermis and is filled with a curdled whitish mass. It grows in the skin or subcutaneous tissue slowly, without the formation of ulcers or metastases.

This disease affects both men and women. More often atheroma occurs in people who have an increased hormonal background, severe sweating and poorly adhering to hygiene rules, especially in those areas of the body where the hair grows.

Depending on where this neoplasm is located, several types of it are distinguished. Most often there is an atheroma of the ear lobe. This cyst is painless and can reach the size of a walnut. Actually the neoplasm itself, which is "decorated" by the earlobe, does not cause the patient much anxiety, but it can become a more dangerous species. In addition, atheroma does not look very attractive, which frustrates women especially.

How is it treated?

Do not neglect medical help, because sooner or later atheroma of the ear lobe will still become inflamed (due to work in a dusty room or due to other unfavorable conditions). Then you will find that the lobe of the ear hurts, reddening, suppuration and fever has begun.

You can not try to squeeze atheroma on your own. It is very dangerous. Due to the fact that the clogged channel is very narrow, your attempts will not succeed, moreover, they can lead to serious inflammatory processes.

If you turn to the surgeon in time, he will open the tumor and take out the contents, and the earlobe will regain its former appearance. Sometimes a similar operation is done through a small puncture, which leaves no traces. The earlobe is minimally traumatized, and hospital stay after such a surgical intervention is not required. Treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis.

Prevention of atheroma

If a person has oily seborrhea or acne, then to prevent atheroma, he needs to wash his face with hot water using tar soap. It is desirable to rub the skin vigorously enough to prevent blockage of the sebaceous glands.

Very much help to such people steam baths and regular cleaning of the face at the cosmetician.

If you already had an atheroma, festered or even burst, be sure to contact your doctor. There is a high probability of secondary infection. Only the doctor will be able to clean up the suppuration until the end, and then remove the capsule itself. Self-medication in this case is fraught with serious consequences.