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A member asked:
I have a bump on the side of my head and its swelling and producing pus and also the swelling is going down to the lower of the ear what could this be?
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Skin infection: Difficult to ascertain with the information given. Could be anything from a pimple to an abscess. You should have it evaluated with telemedicine or at an urgent care or primary care office.
Answered 5/2/2020
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