Swelling of lymph nodes in an around the ear region or the upper part of the neck can happen due to variety of reasons. Something as simple as scalp infection, dandruff, pimples, pimples happening even in the pinna of the ear can induce small lymph node swelling there. Eye lash or eyelid infection, stye, even some threading or cosmetic treatment can induce a localised inflammation, infection and reaction wherein the regional lymph node will swell up. As far as it is inert that means it is not gr