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I have a group of very painful bumps near my hairline by my ear and its making the area behind my ear in my ear and down my neck hurt bad what is it?
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See a dermatologist: Without examining these there is no way to diagnose. See a doctor.
Answered 5/19/2013
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Painful bump.: these bump can be simple boil or pus. I will suggest see surgeon and may be they need to be drain and than antibiotic needed.
Answered 7/20/2014
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