A painful bump on or around the ear may be a boil, which occurs when a bacterial skin infection develops in a hair follicle or oil gland. Over time, pus collects in the lump. Boil sometimes go away, ...

Bumps on the mons pubis, a fatty tissue layer covering the pubic bone, can be caused by a cyst or boils and are typically harmless. But if you consistently observe bumps, you may want to see a doctor.