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What Is The Small But Painful Lump Behind The Ear Of A Child?
my seven year old daughter has just shown me a lump behind her left ear that is the size of a five cent peice and about 5 to 10 mm high, it isnt overly painful and is not a different colour from the surrounding area. i will get her to a doctor in the morning or does it require more urgent attention.Thanks in advance for your help. stuart
Wed, 29 Jul 2015
Hi dear ,
The symptoms you mention can occur due to two things .
First it can be sebaceous Cysts . This type of cyst develops around the sebaceous gland, which is responsible for producing oil that lubricates your skin and hair.
Secondly it can be acne Vulgaris . Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles in the skin become clogged. Dead skin cells and oil can clog the follicles. As a result, pimples and bumps may develop.
In both cases there is nothing to panic you can easily wait till morning . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin for 5-7 days and rule ou the causes like otitis Media or lymphadenopathy .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
The symptoms you mention can occur due to two things .
First it can be sebaceous Cysts . This type of cyst develops around the sebaceous gland, which is responsible for producing oil that lubricates your skin and hair.
Secondly it can be acne Vulgaris . Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles in the skin become clogged. Dead skin cells and oil can clog the follicles. As a result, pimples and bumps may develop.
In both cases there is nothing to panic you can easily wait till morning . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin for 5-7 days and rule ou the causes like otitis Media or lymphadenopathy .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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