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I have a firm bump next to my tragus under the skin. making the inside of my ear hurt and right side of head hurt.

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Bump: Bump near ear with ear pain could be the beginnings of heroes zoster/shingles. How old are you and can you send a photo ASAP?

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 7/17/2017

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A member asked:

I have a firm bump next to my tragus under the skin. making the inside of my ear hurt and right side of head hurt.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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