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What Could A Bump Behind An Ear Be?

I have a bump on the back of my head and I am not sure if it is a lymph node or not. Its hard and it is not able to be moved. Is it fighting off an infection or should I go see a doctor. Its in my hair beside my ear two to three inches away from my ear.

posted on Tue, 14 Oct 2014

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Fri, 31 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Praveen G's Response

Hello
Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting your query in HCM.Bump on the back of the ear may be a enlarged lymph node as you have said.But if it is not movable,and if it is tender to touch,it may be 1. folliculitis - that is inflammation of the hair follicle

2.infected and enlarged sebaceous gland

So,i would advice you to give hot fomentation on the swelling and take pain killers like ibuprofen for pain if you have.

Hope you are happy with the answer.
Thank you

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What Could A Bump Behind An Ear Be?

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