A member asked:

Sister recently found a small dime sized lump on the right side, behind her ear, a little down. it is uncomfortable if she presses down. worry?

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Likely a cyst: Probably either an inflamed sebaceous cyst or a lymph node. Does she have any ear pain or a recent cold or any irritation or cuts/scratches on her scalp? Soemtimes if it persists with pain, you could try an antibiotic if there is a local infection going on. Try some motrin (if a healthy stomach/kidneys) and a warm compress and see how it goes n the next few days, if persist, see an MD.

Answered 12/19/2014

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