Question 1

what do bumps on the head mean?

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Many possibilities: Bumps under the skin could be as a result of different reasons of which could include an ingrown hair, acne, infection, abscess, or an allergic reaction to various things like detergents or soaps or to medications.  Have it evaluated by your physician to get the appropriate treatment.

Question 2

what do new bumps on head signify?

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Uncertain.: There are a # of possible causes. The best way to get an accurate diagnosis would be dermatological evaluation.

Question 3

how to make a bump on your head stop hurting?

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Bump: It depends on the cause of bump.

Question 4

i have a small bump on my head it won't pop ?

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Cyst: Sometimes trichilemmal cysts won't pop.

Question 5

why is there a bump on my head that won't go away?

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How long?: If you have not had any trauma to your head leading to the bump and the bump has been present for more than a couple of weeks, you should consult your doctor to make sure that it is nothing serious.

Question 6

what's the best way to decrease a bump on the head?

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Depends: On the etiology of the bump. If due to infection antibiotics . But otherwise surgical treatment

Question 7

i have a small bump on my head should i be worried?

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Depends on DX: Depending on the diagnosis, the bump may be benign or need investigating (biopsy/removal). Relatively impossible to tell you over the computer.  Best you get it looked at by a dr.  Best wishes.

Question 8

i have a bump on the lower side of my head. what could it be?

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I don't want to: Start guessing.  There can be many causes. The only way to get an accurate diagnosis will be a medical evaluation.

Question 9

my 4yr ol fall on his head on the cement he has a scratch no bump?

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Should be fine: But watch for behavior changes, unusual sleepiness,  bruising.
If was unconscious needs eval.

He will do commonly as most kids seem to find things to bump into or fall onto!

Question 10

what is this skin colored bump on my head?

Accepted Answer

Need a picture: Skin colored bumps on the head can be any number of things ranging from a benign mole to rarer carcinomas of the hair follicles or sweat glands. If the lesion is growing, please seek medical help.

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