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Acne like bumps behind ears and down neck, jawline. they get very inflamed, sore, and sometimes itchy. seem to spread quickly. is this just acne?
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Acne: It is common for inflammatory acne to involve the jaw line in women. A dermatologist can confirm the diagnosis and offer anti inflammatory medications where appropriate.
Answered 3/2/2017
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