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Small swollen lump at the nape of my neck back of the skull in the hairline near the ear. feels sore from my constant touching. can feel it visibly.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It may be an: inflamed lymph node or possibly a cyst. Recommend that you stop touching it & causing irritation.

Dr Cattano and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/22/2019

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A member asked:

Small swollen lump at the nape of my neck back of the skull in the hairline near the ear. feels sore from my constant touching. can feel it visibly.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Cattano and 3 doctors agreed

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