 [ Symptoms ] what is this hard ball in my earlobe  this ear has been pierce for at lest 7 years but just recently i noticed this small hard ball in my earlobe you can not really notice it but it hurts when i touch it you can not feel it other wise what is happening [ Disease ] it is probably a tiny cyst but do not try and squeeze it like a pimple or you will lkely make it worse if it does not hurt leave it alone if it gets bigger sore or drains from the pierced site you will need to seek medical care tiny inclusion or sebaceous oil gland cysts are common in people with pierced ears as you know i have no way of examining your earlobe first hand so if you have any doubts or concerns it would be best to see a medical provider for a proper exam