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What Causes Pimple Behind The Ears?

Hi I have pimple like I dont know what it is its right behind my ears on both sides im not sure if its from my barber when i got a hair cut and its like white heads then they turn red hard bumps and hurt when i touch them with any pressure a need help how do i get rod of them?
Fri, 24 Jul 2015
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Hi dear ,

The symptoms you mention in query is pointing towards a condition known as lymphadenopathy . In this condition the lymph nodes get swollen due to infection . There are lymphnodes behind the ear where you mention pimple . The infection can be bacterial or viral . I would suggest you to consult doctor . Doctor may order blood test to confirm the diagnosis also to rue out conditions like ear infection of infected wound and prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin for at least 10 days ) or anti viral depending upon the diagnosis . Till then keep warm compresses on it and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pimple Behind The Ears?

Hi dear , The symptoms you mention in query is pointing towards a condition known as lymphadenopathy . In this condition the lymph nodes get swollen due to infection . There are lymphnodes behind the ear where you mention pimple . The infection can be bacterial or viral . I would suggest you to consult doctor . Doctor may order blood test to confirm the diagnosis also to rue out conditions like ear infection of infected wound and prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin for at least 10 days ) or anti viral depending upon the diagnosis . Till then keep warm compresses on it and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari