These lumps on both sides of the neck are probably "wounds" from scalp wounds, ie they must be the lymph nodes of the neck that are swollen due to infection on the scalp, similar to what happens when you have tonsillitis.
However, there are many other causes of nodules or lumps in the neck. The most common are enlarged lymph nodes due to bacterial or viral infections, cancer, among others.
There is lumps in the muscles of the neck, usually on the front, which are caused by injuries or torticollis, while most pimples on the skin or just below it is caused by cystssuch as sebaceous cysts, for example.
Thyroid disease or cancer may also produce one or more nodules in the neck, in addition to local swelling.
In children, most of the lump in the neck is caused by treatable infections, although treatment should begin quickly to prevent complications or spread of the infection.
In adults, the more advanced the age, the greater the likelihood that the lump in the neck is a cancer, mainly in individuals who smoke or drink in excess. However, most of these nodules are not cancer.
Any type of lump or lump in the neck should be evaluated by the doctor. It is recommended to consult the general practitioner or family doctor who, depending on the clinical evaluation, may or may not refer you to another specialist.
