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What Could Cause Painful Lumps On Sideburn And Forehead Near Temple?

Hi, I've got a lump on my left sideburn, at about the same height as my ear orifice. It appeared the day before yesterday and it's painful to press on it. At about the same time a smaller rounder more protruding lump, not painful, seems to have appeared on the left side of my forehead, just before the temple.

I am a male, 35 yo, not taking any medication. I quitted smoking recently, but haven't had much exercise for the last 2 years. I weight 64Kg and I am 1.78cm tall (5'83'').

Thank you for your help.
posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Thanks for writing to HCM.

That first one can be a boil or a furuncle and the second one a lymph node.

Try a course of antibiotic and see if they resolve. If not, show to a surgeon for a physical examination and a needle biopsy if he feels so, followed by their excision if needed.

Dr. Ashish Verma
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What Could Cause Painful Lumps On Sideburn And Forehead Near Temple?

Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. That first one can be a boil or a furuncle and the second one a lymph node. Try a course of antibiotic and see if they resolve. If not, show to a surgeon for a physical examination and a needle biopsy if he feels so, followed by their excision if needed. Dr. Ashish Verma