Small lump on toddlers ear lobe?

Answer 1

"A lump" in the ear can be many things; typically in children, we can see a lot of foreign objects (items stuck in the ear by the child) or old ear wax (cerumen) that has become hardened. If the "lump" is behind or in front of the ear and not inside the ear as the question stated, the most common thing would be an enlarged lymph node, which can be present with or without symptoms of an illness. If there actually is something inside your child's ear, you should not attempt to extract it, as this could potentially cause damage if the object is pushed further in the ear canal. I'd suggest getting your child examined by his or her physician as soon as possible. Hope this helps! Dr. B

Answer 2

Assuming you mean a lump from a piercing gone wrong... (since you posted in the piercing category). It sounds like you got it done using a piercing gun, which is horribly unsafe I'd read up on why piercing guns are bad, and then talk to a real piercer and/or doctor about taking care of the infection before it becomes a permanent scare (like a keloid lump).