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I have swollen glands in right side of neck behind my ear and a bulging painful knot growing bigger on top of my head. what could be the reason for this?

Q: i have swollen glands in right side of neck behind my ear and a bulging painful knot growing bigger on top of my head. what could be the reason for this?

: infected hair follicles is my bet. Give us a call and show us pictures. As they say a picture is worth 1,000 words.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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infected hair follicles is my bet. Give us a call and show us pictures. As they say a picture is worth 1,000 words.

Answered 9/7/2021

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A member asked:

I have swollen glands in right side of neck behind my ear and a bulging painful knot growing bigger on top of my head. what could be the reason for this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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