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A 53-year-old female asked:

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 ?

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Anesthesiology 39 years experience

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

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