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I Have Ear Rash And Swollen Lymph Node

I have a localized rash behind my right ear , hasn t spread or changed in 6 days, and the lymph node below the ear is swollen and painful.
Wed, 16 Mar 2011
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The localised rash you have described may cause a swollen lymph node but if the rash is not infected then the lymph node may be there for some other disease. It is best to get your blood tests done to search for a cause of swollen node.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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I Have Ear Rash And Swollen Lymph Node

Hello. Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. The localised rash you have described may cause a swollen lymph node but if the rash is not infected then the lymph node may be there for some other disease. It is best to get your blood tests done to search for a cause of swollen node. Dr. Rakhi Tayal