Question 1

3 month old baby with one ear slightly slanted and lump on head above ear. what could this be? the other ear is straight.

Accepted Answer

See pediatrician: Have your pediatrician take a look. It is impossible to be specific without being able to examine the area.

Question 2

i have had a dime size lump on right side of head above ear for three months, it is very itchy and red looking. should it be looked at ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This could be an infection or benign or more rare, a cancerous lesion. See a head and neck doctor.

Question 3

i have had a hard lump on my head above my left ear. it's a little bigger than a quarter. it doesn't hurt and does not move. it's been there over a year. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Could be: wen, or sebaceous cyst, or lipoma,the two most frequent soft tissue masses.  Show it to your doctor to make sure.

Question 4

i have a lump on the left side of my head above my ear?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: How long have you noticed the "lump"? Has it grown? It is painful? Is it bony hard and not painful? Could it be just a normal bone excrescence or even just a normal variation on the mastoid bone? It is not painful, not growing and not bleeding, you may leave it alone. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 5

had a hit to face and side of head. lump above ear in head, and black eye with much swelling. happened at least 21 hours ago. am i okay?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.: Perhaps. You need evaluation by an oral surgeon, ENT or facial plastic surgeon with xrays.

Question 6

i have itchy lumps on the right side of my head an inch above my ear. my gland on that side also seems swollen and a bit sore. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes, get evaluated : The swollen gland is responding to the agent causing the itchy bumps, most likely an infection. This could be folliculitis or bacterial infection in the hair follicles or a fungal ringworm infection. Bug bites are rare in the scalp but could also explain the itchy bumps. A visual exam is extremely important.

Question 7

i had a sharp, burning pain on the right side of my head and then a lump appeared right above my ear. it is a little sore. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Consider getting: Evaluated. Your primary care doctor good place to start. They are likely related, and question becomes what is the cause of the swelling..  Someone needs to look at it and ask more questions. Good luck!

Question 8

small lump/bump on left side of my head just above my ear. had an ear ache in left ear last week not sure if it's related? or why it is there ? thanks

Accepted Answer

See details: It is impossible to offer specific advice without being able to examine the area. See a doctor if you are concerned.

Question 9

cyst under my breast for over a month took antib. chronic painful cysts on my bikini line. found lump above my ear feels like being stabbed in head.?

Accepted Answer

Hidradenitis: You probably have cystic acne and hidradenitis suppurativa. See your dermatologist for treatment.

Question 10

small lump under skin above ear, how can i get rid of it fast?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

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3 month old baby with one ear slightly slanted and lump on head above ear. what could this be? the other ear is straight.

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I have had a dime size lump on right side of head above ear for three months, it is very itchy and red looking. should it be looked at ?

A member asked:

I have had a hard lump on my head above my left ear. it's a little bigger than a quarter. it doesn't hurt and does not move. it's been there over a year. what could it be?

A member asked:

I have a lump on the left side of my head above my ear?

A member asked:

Had a hit to face and side of head. lump above ear in head, and black eye with much swelling. happened at least 21 hours ago. am i okay?

A member asked:

I have itchy lumps on the right side of my head an inch above my ear. my gland on that side also seems swollen and a bit sore. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

I had a sharp, burning pain on the right side of my head and then a lump appeared right above my ear. it is a little sore. what should i do?

A member asked:

Small lump/bump on left side of my head just above my ear. had an ear ache in left ear last week not sure if it's related? or why it is there ? thanks

A member asked:

Cyst under my breast for over a month took antib. chronic painful cysts on my bikini line. found lump above my ear feels like being stabbed in head.?

A member asked:

Small lump under skin above ear, how can i get rid of it fast?

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