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Painful bump behind the ear pain spreads across head when touched and gets worse over time accompanied by headaches and itchy scalp. scalp feels bumpy?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Painful bump: The painful bump may a lymph node that may be infected

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 8/21/2016

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