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I have a sore area between my left ear & base of skull. i have not bumped my head or anything. it hurts constantly and is very sore to touch. grape sz?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Posterior occipital: lymph node or a cyst/abscrss: you must be checked, examined and treated with approriate medication, based on the findings. Make an appintment to be seen ASAP.
Answered 4/23/2016
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Sounds like: a sebaceous (hair gland) cyst...It will most likely require incision/drainage with removal..... see a general surgeon. Your PCP (Primary Care Provider) can refer you appropriately! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 4/23/2016
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Lymph node: Most likely a swollen lymph node. Other thoughts would be infection- abscess, fungal.
Answered 1/17/2015
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PossibleFolliculitis: Infection of hair Follicles and forming an Abscess. Get examined. Some times it will respond to Antibiotic and some time it needs Incision and drainage.
Answered 1/17/2015
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