Question 1

scab behind right ear wont heal?

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Needs to be checked: We can not tell you what to do except to advice you to make an appointment with your GP and get it checked.We don't know how it started and how long it has been and what treatment if any you received,Get it checked

Question 2

i have 5-7 lumps on my neck, behind ear, spine. they start out like a small hard lump or large lump and scab over. im 22. is this cancer? it dont hurt

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Possibly infection: If the lesions end up with scabs it sounds more likely that these lumps are infection such as a boil or abscess. However, I tend to be conservative and the lumps should be evaluated and if necessary a biopsy may be taken or if there is discharge then a culture could be taken.  See a medical provider. Good luck

Question 3

fluid lump behind ear?

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Not certain: It sounds like there is a fluid collection in the skin behind the ear. Questions to ask yourself: is this soft? Does it move when you touch it? Is it painful or red? Have you had any surgery in this region? There is a natural " lump" behind the ear  that is called the mastoid process. This can have an infection and if there is surrounding fluid this may be the fluid lump rthat you see. See your dr.

Question 4

bump behind ear on 4 year old?

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Lymph node: A lymph node as a result of anupper respiratory infection.

Question 5

why loose lump behind ear on head?

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Cyst/node: This may be a cyst or a lymph
node, but best to see your otolaryngologist for an exact diagniosis.

Question 6

where are lymph nodes behind ear used for?

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Immunity: Part of your immune system responsible for an area in a fan shape above and behind that ear, for infection, irritaion, trauma, etc.

Question 7

what can be done for a soft lump behind ear ?

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Monitor : This may be just a benign lymph node. Monitor the lump for changes such as increasing size, pain, texture, pigmentation.  Any of these changes indicate a need for further evaluation.

Question 8

is dry flaky skin behind ear a sign of rosacea?

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Seborrheic dermatiti: Dry flaky skin behind the ears is more likely due to seborrheic dermatitis, a condition that is cause by excessive colonization of a common yeast called pityrosporum ovale (or malassesia furfur).  Treatment typically involves reduced colonization, such as the use of head and shoulder, Nizoral (ketoconazole) or selsun blue shampoos.  Lather and leave in for 5min then wash off.

Question 9

i have a hard lump behind ear on head. please answer?

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Lipoma: Lipomas, a fatty tumor are common in this location as well as a few other tumors.  Has the lump been present for some time or rapidly developing recently?  If rapid, get an evaluation by an ENT specialist fairly soon.  If it has been there for some time, you can probably ignore it if it does not bother you and is not changing.

Question 10

what to do if i'm young and worried! lump behind ear!?

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Ear lump: Hello, the bone behing your ear is called your mastoid prominence. There are lymph nodes in this area that may become inflamed and cause pain. I would recommend ibuprophen as directed for a few days. If this persists, then see your family doctor. I hope this helps.

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