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Q: Red Bump behind my Ear the size of a quarter...what should I

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 22nd, 2006

i woke up 3 days ago with a lump behind my left upper ear its a size of a quarter and very painful it seems to be little bit red but not much and sometimes itches. it was so painful that i had to take tylenol, and when i touch it is worse. i hade some pennisilin in the house from a previos tooth infection so i started taking it yesterday i think its helping because i dont fill pain as much, only when i touch it now. does anyone know what this is??? im scared to go to the doctor plus i dont have insurance.... thank you so much...

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 23rd, 2006

Insect Bites Answer A916

The lump you have noticed behind your ear may be an inflammation of the hair follicle (furunculus). A doctor can prescribe oral antibiotics as well as a local antibiotic cream. It would be best to keep your hands away from the affected area.

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