Question 1

what causes pimples and bumps on head and back of neck?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed follicles: Often a result of plugged skin oil glands or hair follicles which can lead to pimples and small skin cysts.  Recommend seeing dermatologist to recommend antibacterial soap and surface care to reduce the oil secretions and keep the area low in bacteria. Do not squeeze, pick or try to remove them by yourself. This may lead to scarring and worsening infections.

Question 2

i feel a rubbery bump under skin on back of neck - could it be cancer?

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Probably Lipoma: Cancers are very rare under the skin.  The most common rubbery lumps are benign growths of fat tissue called lipomas.  They can become quite large, especially at the base of the neck and upper back.

Question 3

itchy skin on my back, sides of stom and back of neck. no bumps or redness unless i scratch then feels hot after..

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Dermatographic: This may or may not be a chronic situation.  Try taking antihistamine to see if it helps.  Sometimes dry skin can also cause this type of reaction and thus applying a moisturizer &lt;3 minutes after bathing may help.  If problem persists, see derm or allergist.

Question 4

small (way less than 1cm), firm, bump under skin back of neck, right side about 3 inch under hair line.  seems to go away when i sit up head. 21 y/o?

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Bump on Neck: Any bump needs to be examined by your doctor.  Please see him/her.  One possibility is a sebaceous cyst.  These are relatively common on head, neck, and shoulders.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

2 months old baby has bumps on her head , corner of ear, back of neck. what can it be and what should i do?

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Several things: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 6

my hubby has a blister like bump on back of neck. thought it was a pimple but no head has formed. when broke open only clear liquid comes out. ???

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Exam: Rashes, sin lesions, bumps are relatively impossible to diagnose over the computer.  May be a cyst as described, but for definitive diagnosis, see the doc, good luck.

Question 7

itchy red rash on the back of neck, feels a bit painful and skin stretching, some clear and red pimple-like bumps. mostly round quarter size patches?

Accepted Answer

Eczema vs infection: This rash could be a dry skin patch like eczema that is now becoming a superficial skin infection. It is important that this be evaluated by a physician to determine the correct treatment.  Eczema can be treated with topical steroids and moisturizers while an infection requires antibiotics.

Question 8

are sebaceous cysts always visible?i have a tiny firm bump under my skin back of neck feels like its on muscle. doc says it could be cyst? nonvisible

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See below: A small sebaceous cyst may not be visible. You may watch and wait. You may feel the bump every couple of weeks, if the bump doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other bumps appear, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor.

Question 9

strawbery blonde wih many freckles, have noticed several shiny bumps on skin (face, back of neck & arms) only 28 and worried it could be skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Dermatology evaluate: With fair skin and freckles, i'm glad you are aware of changes of your skin. The lesions you describe do not sound suspicious for cancer but a dermatigist evaluation is in order. You should have a dermatologist do periodic skin surveys.

Question 10

red bump thought it was a bug bite. back of neck.under my hair line. it feels like it's getting bigger. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Skin bumps: Skin bumps may include pimples, sebaceous cysts, and other scarier things including blowflies.  Things to discuss with your doctor include how long it's been there, any fever, pain, oozing.  Good luck.

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What causes pimples and bumps on head and back of neck?

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I feel a rubbery bump under skin on back of neck - could it be cancer?

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Itchy skin on my back, sides of stom and back of neck. no bumps or redness unless i scratch then feels hot after..

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Small (way less than 1cm), firm, bump under skin back of neck, right side about 3 inch under hair line. seems to go away when i sit up head. 21 y/o?

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2 months old baby has bumps on her head , corner of ear, back of neck. what can it be and what should i do?

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My hubby has a blister like bump on back of neck. thought it was a pimple but no head has formed. when broke open only clear liquid comes out. ???

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Itchy red rash on the back of neck, feels a bit painful and skin stretching, some clear and red pimple-like bumps. mostly round quarter size patches?

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Are sebaceous cysts always visible?i have a tiny firm bump under my skin back of neck feels like its on muscle. doc says it could be cyst? nonvisible

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Strawbery blonde wih many freckles, have noticed several shiny bumps on skin (face, back of neck & arms) only 28 and worried it could be skin cancer?

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Red bump thought it was a bug bite. back of neck.under my hair line. it feels like it's getting bigger. what could it be?

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