John Parke Custis (27 November 1754 â 5 November 1781) was a Virginia planter and stepson of George Washington. He was most likely born at White House, his parents' plantation in New Kent County, Virginia. He was the son of Daniel Parke Custis, a wealthy planter, and Martha Dandridge Custis.
Head lice, also called pediculosis capitis, can cause intense itching behind the ears and on the scalp. Head lice are extremely contagious. Other conditions exist that may cause itching behind the ears. Consult your doctor for a clear diagnosis.
Painful lumps behind ear causes include: 1  Abscess â These are lumps that develop when tissue or cells become infected. 2  Dermatitis â This takes place when waxy dead skin cells or dry skin builds up and is joined by inflammation and redness. 3  Mastoiditis â The mastoid bone is found behind the ear and can get infected.