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A member asked:
The cause for enlarged lymph nodes, swelling the l/side of the head and form blisters dries in a honey color. very painful. ct scan done.
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Skin Infection: Could be viral (such as herpes zoster commonly called shingles) or bacterial (such as impetigo), most likely. Fungal infections would be a much less common cause for such an acute and inflammatory response. It is important to have the condition properly diagnosed and treated.
Answered 8/23/2013
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