Got a lump on your neck, back or behind your ear? This is what you need to know

When you notice a lump on your neck, back, or behind the ear, it’s likely that your brain would leap to the worst-case scenario, although most lumps are harmless.

These lumps are different in size and appear because of various reasons, including skin issues or more serious conditions that require medical care. If you know the reason why the lump appeared somewhere on these areas, it would be easier to determine whether it’s something to just keep an eye on or something more serious and even life-threatening.

One common and usually harmless cause of a lump under the skin is an epidermoid cyst.

These cysts develop when skin cells don’t shed properly and instead build up beneath the surface. Over time, they form a small, slow-growing bump filled with keratin, a substance naturally found in skin, hair, and nails. Epidermoid cysts are often found on the neck, back, or behind the ears and may stay the same size for years. Continue reading…