Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me. I noticed a couple of small lumps at the top of one of my ears about a week ago. They weren't too painful then, but since then they have broken out in scabs both in front and behind my ear, and they are now quite painful. It is only on one ear though. I am travelling around and don't want to see a doctor when it could be something quite harmless. However, it's been a week now and I think I might have to. Can anyone tell me, is it nothing, or should I see a doctor.