It is always worth asking a doctor to look at a lump on the neck or behind the ear, so they can rule out anything more serious.
If it is a cyst, the doctor can numb the area, open it and drain the contents, which brings relief almost straight away.
Once the swelling has settled, the cyst wall can be removed so the lump does not keep coming back in the same place.
Keeping the area clean, covering it with a fresh dressing and avoiding pressure on it all help the skin heal well.
Ask the right questions and get the right care. The videos below show cysts behind and around the ear being treated.
