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Hard Lump On The Neck Behind The Ear. Suffer From Psoriasis On Scalp. Are These Related?

I have had a hard lump in my neck located left side below and behind ear. It is painful. Only on left side. Inflammation in body has been a lifetime hurdle. Do have a little psoriasis, I believe, on my scalp. I know this can cause this lump but is it usually painful? How can I be sure that the psoriasis is the cause?
Fri, 31 May 2013
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Hi,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HCM.
It appears from your query that you are suffering from psoriasis and along with it you a have a pain fil lump behind the ear. Now you have not mentioned in your query since how long you have this painful lump.

If it is from very short duration say for only few days then there is possibility of acute inflammation of lymph node. There can be second possibility of simple pyoderma of the scalp.
IF the swelling was previously present and is now getting painful then there can be possibility of secondary infection in the cyst.
As it is painful so it is best to consult a dermatologist for the early guidance and treatment. Till that time you can takeover the counter painkillers.
Hope this information helps you.
Dr Sanjay Kumar kanodia
MD ( Dermatology)
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Hard Lump On The Neck Behind The Ear. Suffer From Psoriasis On Scalp. Are These Related?

Hi, Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HCM. It appears from your query that you are suffering from psoriasis and along with it you a have a pain fil lump behind the ear. Now you have not mentioned in your query since how long you have this painful lump. If it is from very short duration say for only few days then there is possibility of acute inflammation of lymph node. There can be second possibility of simple pyoderma of the scalp. IF the swelling was previously present and is now getting painful then there can be possibility of secondary infection in the cyst. As it is painful so it is best to consult a dermatologist for the early guidance and treatment. Till that time you can takeover the counter painkillers. Hope this information helps you. Dr Sanjay Kumar kanodia MD ( Dermatology)