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Swollen lymph node left side back of neck by hair line. i've had it for about 3 weeks maybe longer.. no infection or cold recently. i do get pimples on my scalp from time to time. it doesn't hurt and hasn't gotten any larger has stayed the same. i saw wal

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Dr. Nisheeth Gupta answered

Node: it does not look like a node , it is more likely a sebacious cyst or a folliculits with a pustule

Answered 4/16/2016

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A member asked:

Swollen lymph node left side back of neck by hair line. i've had it for about 3 weeks maybe longer.. no infection or cold recently. i do get pimples on my scalp from time to time. it doesn't hurt and hasn't gotten any larger has stayed the same. i saw wal

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nisheeth Gupta answered

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