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I have a bump behind my left ear that is tender to the touch and was wondering what it could be. dot believe it's an allergic reaction to earring beca?
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?: The bump can be an inflamed lymph node draining that area or an inflamed hair follicle, try warm compresses and topical OTC antibiotic cream, if no improvement in one or two days or more symptoms see your doctor
Answered 3/1/2016
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