Question 1

itchy skin bump/sore on neck with a thin "scratch" line running up/connecting to another sore on the back of head appx. 2ins away.bumps on body also.

Accepted Answer

Bumps w/ scratch lin: On arms and legs too? May be scabies for which Elimite (permethrin) is used   (http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/treatment.html)   or bedbugs, chiggers, ringworm.  Sometime if there is infection as well give antibiotics. f/u/ w/ doc urgent  care.

Question 2

i've had a headache for a month, behind my eyebrows, back of head top of head. neck pain, occasional sore throat. ear pain, oval hard bump on head?

Accepted Answer

Refractory Headache: Refractory headache for one month and "oval hard bump on head" is a red flag and visit to your PCP is warranted. Schedule an appointment for consultation, tests and imaging.

Question 3

walnut sized bump on back of head lower right hand side painful to the touch, should i be seen or will it go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

?cyst: This could be a boil(abscess) or infected cyst. Warm compresses help, but see your physician if there is increasing size and tenderness. Often these need to be drained.

Question 4

depersonalization, headaches, mental fatigue and hard small red painful bump on back of head after smoking marijuana once, what could this all be?

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Your high : Eat some cookies and take a nap. Also, marijuana does not seem to agree with you. You might want to stay away from it.

Question 5

21 mo old has a small bump on back of head, close to bottom of hair line, under skin. feels like a swollen blood vessel, soft, but doesn't seem to bother her when we gently touch it. no discoloration. we just noticed it when my hand brushed over it.

Accepted Answer

Likely lymph node: There are thousands of lymph node located around the body that help screen out germs in the body serum. There are many in the neck, head &amp; behind the ear. At rest these are often 1/4 inch in diameter (pea sized) and may grow to marble sized when reacting to a stimulus. Bug bites, or viral infections can increase their size.What you describe is normal.If concerned review this with the kids doc.

Question 6

i have what i think is a swollen lymph node on the back of head. tender to the touch and hard. noticed a week ago. it's pea sized. should i see a dr?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary.: If the lymph node is that small, not to worry.  It will likely go away within a few days or a couple of weeks.  You only need to see a doctor if it doesn't go away or continues to enlarge.

Question 7

tender to the touch lump on back of head, not sure what it is?

Accepted Answer

Boil: This may be an abscess that started as an ingrown hair. Warm applications help bring it to head. It also could be an infected cyst.Consult your physician if there is worsening pain,tenderness or swelling as it may have to be lanced.

Question 8

painful hard bump on scalp in back of head?

Accepted Answer

Bump on head: What were you doing before this happened? It could be a laceration from head trauma, abscess, allergic reaction to shampoo(although this would be itchy and not really painful). Go to your PCP so he can have a look at your head bump.

Question 9

i have bumps w/ like craters around them on the top back of my head, there are multiple and are sore to touch

Accepted Answer

Recommend: dermatologic evaluation - could be infectious in nature. Take care.

Question 10

i have a bump on the back right side of my head with slight pain down my neck. it feels sore to the touch. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

First thing that...: ...Comes to mind is an infected sebaceous cyst. These often need to be drained in order to clear. For now, try treating with heat or a warm compress, and see your doctor soon.

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Itchy skin bump/sore on neck with a thin "scratch" line running up/connecting to another sore on the back of head appx. 2ins away.bumps on body also.

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I've had a headache for a month, behind my eyebrows, back of head top of head. neck pain, occasional sore throat. ear pain, oval hard bump on head?

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Walnut sized bump on back of head lower right hand side painful to the touch, should i be seen or will it go away on its own?

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Depersonalization, headaches, mental fatigue and hard small red painful bump on back of head after smoking marijuana once, what could this all be?

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21 mo old has a small bump on back of head, close to bottom of hair line, under skin. feels like a swollen blood vessel, soft, but doesn't seem to bother her when we gently touch it. no discoloration. we just noticed it when my hand brushed over it.

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I have what i think is a swollen lymph node on the back of head. tender to the touch and hard. noticed a week ago. it's pea sized. should i see a dr?

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Tender to the touch lump on back of head, not sure what it is?

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Painful hard bump on scalp in back of head?

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I have bumps w/ like craters around them on the top back of my head, there are multiple and are sore to touch

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I have a bump on the back right side of my head with slight pain down my neck. it feels sore to the touch. any suggestions?

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