Question 1

what could a bump on the back of my neck be?

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Different causes: May be as simple as a pimple or ingrown hair or a cyst ( fluid filled sac) or infection like an abscess or something more serious requiring biopsy/excision for further diagnosis. If you've had it for some time, see your doctor.

Question 2

i feel a bony bump on the back of my neck. is this normal?

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Probably: I do have a lot of patients that come to my office complaining of a "boney lump" as you call it at the back of the neck.  It is usually the spinous process of the C7or T 1 vertebrae, which are normal structures.  In some patients they can be quite prominent.  I would not hesitate to be seen if you are concerned.

Question 3

i have flesh colored bumps on the back of my neck, in the hairline. what could this be?

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Acne keloidalis: Acne keloidalis nuchae (akn) is a scarring form of chronic folliculitis that manifests as follicular-based papules and pustules, which eventuates in keloidlike lesions. The lesions are most pronounced on the occipital scalp and the posterior part of the neck. See your doctor to make sure of the diagnosis.

Question 4

i have these 3 bumps on the back of my neck that look like there's a hole and scabs in them. ?

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Exam needed: It is extremely difficult to accurately DX a bump, rash, or lesion without visually seeing it.
Best to have exam if this continues to be present.

Question 5

i have like a dime shapted bump on my neck snd its hard  its on the back of my neck kinda more like the back middel?

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Consultation advised: Would like to help but it's not possible to diagnose this  problem without seeing the area you are concerned about. Consider an online consultation with a Heath Tap physician. You can upload several images including closeups in sharp focus. Best wishes.

Question 6

i havve a small bump the size of a marbel on the back of my neck for a long time no complication no change was can it be?

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Cyst: Most neck masses if just under the skin and non tender are usually epidermal inclusion cysts. They are slow growing and may become infected over time. If vsypmtomatic can be safely treated surgically on an outpatient basis.

Question 7

i have a bump on the back of my neck, you can't see it but you can feel it. its getting bigger and it really hurts. what could this be?

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Neck lump: The two most common causes are an inflammed lymph node (should settle down by itself; these are not usually very painful), or a developing boil or infected sebaceous cyst, which may need to be surgically opened up and/or treated with antibiotics.

Question 8

i have some bumps at the back of my neck and on the top of my head that are really painful. what could it be and how should i treat them?

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See a doctor: Painful bumps could represent numerous things.  I recommend you see a doctor to have them examined for a specific diagnosis.

Question 9

hey i have a question about a bump on the back of my neck, under my hairline on the right side, it has a rubbery feel and seems to be moveable?

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Lump bump: if is truly mobile and not very tender it might be a lymph node which simply needs to be watched for a few weeks. If however it is soft and gooey and painful and makes you want to squeeze it (don't) it might be a cyst or even an abscess . This would require a different approach. You be the judge. Maybe virtual consult will solve this or even an in-person evaluation.

Question 10

i have two bumps on the back of my neck. one is quite small ( no bigger than a pea) and the other is no bigger than 1.5mm. they are close together wit?

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Would need more info: It's difficult to provide an answer without more details. Its possible they are small swollen lymph nodes in the posterior cervical chain responsible for draining the scalp area. These nodes swell if there is an infection of the scalp, an insect bite, or something like head lice. If not nodes then how long they've been there, whether they are  mobile, tender, red, or draining  would be useful info

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I have like a dime shapted bump on my neck snd its hard its on the back of my neck kinda more like the back middel?

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I havve a small bump the size of a marbel on the back of my neck for a long time no complication no change was can it be?

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I have a bump on the back of my neck, you can't see it but you can feel it. its getting bigger and it really hurts. what could this be?

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I have some bumps at the back of my neck and on the top of my head that are really painful. what could it be and how should i treat them?

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Hey i have a question about a bump on the back of my neck, under my hairline on the right side, it has a rubbery feel and seems to be moveable?

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I have two bumps on the back of my neck. one is quite small ( no bigger than a pea) and the other is no bigger than 1.5mm. they are close together wit?

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