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I have a swollen lymph node at the back of my ear due to the infection of acne. i use my hand to prod it a lot. will this action be harmful?
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Probably not harmful: However, the more you prod the lymph node, the more tender it will become. It's best to leave your lymph nodes alone. Try "worrying" a different part of your body if you have a nervous habit of pressing the lymph node area. You could touch your earlobe, for instance, if you absolutely must fiddle with something in the area. See your doctor to make sure the lymph nodes are really acne related.
Answered 6/10/2017
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