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What Causes Itchy Spreading Lumps Under The Ear?

Hi, I'm 16 years old and I've never been found to be allergic to anything and my skin isn't extremely sensitive, just normal. But, just today I noticed some rash like bumpy areas that itch right under my ears that is spreading along my jawline. I haven't done anything abnormal/eaten anything that I wouldn't normally eat so I can't figure out what triggered it or what it is. Help please!
Fri, 30 Jan 2015
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Hello,

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:

1. There are many causes of such itching and rash. Common causes are exposure to sunlight, sweating over that area, exposure irritant from air, exposure to shampoo/soap, etc.

2. For treatment purpose, I would suggest you to use an antihistamine like cetirizine or levocetirizine which will control itching.

3. I would also suggest you to apply a lotion such as calamine lotion over the itchy area.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish you the best of the health ahead.

Thank you & Regards.
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What Causes Itchy Spreading Lumps Under The Ear?

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows: 1. There are many causes of such itching and rash. Common causes are exposure to sunlight, sweating over that area, exposure irritant from air, exposure to shampoo/soap, etc. 2. For treatment purpose, I would suggest you to use an antihistamine like cetirizine or levocetirizine which will control itching. 3. I would also suggest you to apply a lotion such as calamine lotion over the itchy area. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish you the best of the health ahead. Thank you & Regards.