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I just found a small lump underneath my right ear lobe in the crease that goes to my neck and its painful when pressed on. what could cause this?

Q: i just found a small lump underneath my right ear lobe in the crease that goes to my neck and its painful when pressed on. what could cause this?

: Just a pimple or a boil, you can put warm compress (10 minutes) for soothing the pain 3-4 times next 24 hours.

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Just a pimple or a boil, you can put warm compress (10 minutes) for soothing the pain 3-4 times next 24 hours.

Answered 5/6/2022

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A member asked:

I just found a small lump underneath my right ear lobe in the crease that goes to my neck and its painful when pressed on. what could cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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