Sore Lumps On Back Of The Neck ...

[joko]

I have about 4 small scabs on the TOP of my head and stupidly i can't help picking them.
they are now rather sore, and possibly getting infected etc
(i seem to keep picking them without realising im even doing it)
however - today i have 2 small lumps on the back of my neck - slightly to one side and along the hairline -
i thought they were just very sore pimples - i very rarely get spots etc - but i've looked at them and there is nothing visible there really - no spot or redness etc - just a slight lump
they are just very tender and sore, and only about the size of a pea

are these like swollen lymph nodes or glands or something in reaction to the swelling and soreness of the scabs?

they only really appeared about 4 hours ago

any ideas?

thanks

[Sqad]

\\\\are these like swollen lymph nodes or glands or something in reaction to the swelling and soreness of the scabs? \\

You diagnosis is right on the money.

The scalp lesions may be an infected dermatitis, but shingles has to be excluded. See your GP.

[joko]

thanks sqad

[tamborine]

If a scalp infection, be sure to disinfect hair tools.