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Should i be concerned if i woke up with a lump under my hairline on the left side of my neck. i do suffer with dandruff.

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Dr. Isabel Zhu answered

Need to be checked: It sounds like a swollen lymph node. I would recommend seeing a dermatologist to rule out infections.

Answered 4/2/2016

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