Question 1

hi. i am experiencing patches around me hairline and behind the ears... a lot of skin is falling off from them.. it does not look like dandruff  ..

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Psoriasis: Perhaps you're suffering from psoriasis. Obviously that's just a wild guess out of left field. Go see your FamilyDoc or perhaps make a Virtual Consult so that we can see what you're referring to. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/psoriasis/basics/definition/con-20030838 for info while you're waiting for your appointment. Dermatologists have some amazing anti-psoriasis drugs.

Question 2

i have an intense nerve like pain behind the ear sorta of tmj related! what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient data: How long? How often? Please explain "nerve like." How do you KNOW it's "nerve like"? What does "sorta of tmj related!" mean? Please repost with a less vague description of your problem.

Question 3

what is the cause of  pressure behind  the ear?

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EustachianTubeBlocke: Assuming that you're referring to painless pressure, it may be due to blockage of your eustachian tube which can be congested due to allergies or cold. Best way to get around this, besides time, is an allergy medication, eg antihistamine +/- decongestant. If pressure is painful, you may have otitis media or middle ear infection. We used to prescribe antibiotics but are shying away for this conditi.

Question 4

a huge lump behind the ear?

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Looked at : Lymph node vs inflammed cebaceous cyst. Needs examined either way.

Question 5

what causes a boil behind the ear?

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Boil: It may be an infection or you might have an enlarged post auricular lymph node.

Question 6

painful lymph node behind the ear.

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Likely infection: There are a number of conditions which cause lymph node enlargement, with infection being the most common cause.  

Behind the ear nodes can come from the ear, the skin, teeth and possibly sinuses.  

Take some Ibuprofen (if it's safe for you) and if the node persists, seeks care.

Question 7

what could balding behind the ears mean?

Accepted Answer

Ophiasis: Likely a variant of alopecia areata called ophiasis likely. See your derm for ex and care.

Question 8

can rosacea give you dry flaky skin behind the ears?

Accepted Answer

A few possibilities: Rosacea is less likely however there are a few other possibilities such as seborrheic dermatitis. It may be worthwhile to see your provider for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

could pains in the lower part of the head behind the ear show signs of an aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Pains: Aneurysm is usually asymptomatic until the clinical event occurs. Pain in the head could possibly be a sign of ruptured or enlarging aneurysm but it would be unlikely to be a sign of an aneurysm not actively enlarging or rupturing. In the spectrum of pains behind the ear, aneurysm would be way down on the list.

Question 10

my kids have small bumps around and behind the ear.  what is it and how to treat it. ?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know: The description is rather limited &amp; could represent anything from an allergic dermatitis to an infection. Without a visual inspection of the site it is hard to speculate about the true origin or proper treatment. If it bothers the kids enough have them evaluated.

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Hi. i am experiencing patches around me hairline and behind the ears... a lot of skin is falling off from them.. it does not look like dandruff ..

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I have an intense nerve like pain behind the ear sorta of tmj related! what can i do?

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What is the cause of pressure behind the ear?

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A huge lump behind the ear?

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What causes a boil behind the ear?

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Painful lymph node behind the ear.

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What could balding behind the ears mean?

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Can rosacea give you dry flaky skin behind the ears?

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Could pains in the lower part of the head behind the ear show signs of an aneurysm?

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My kids have small bumps around and behind the ear. what is it and how to treat it. ?

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