I have a tender spot on the back of my head what could be the cause

Question 1

I have a tender spot on the back of my head. what could be the cause?

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Probably nothing: You have probably bumped or irritated the "spot" in some manner. Have someone look to see if there is anything visable. If not, give it a while. Re... Read More

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Get it checked: Several causes are possible including trauma, a plugged hair follicle or the beginnings of a cyst forming. Other causes are possible as well, some of ... Read More

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Question 2

My 6 year old has a tender spot in back of his head that hurts when he touch it what could be the cause?

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Several things: A swollen lymph node, a goose egg from prior trauma he didn't tell you about, an insect bite that is becoming inflamed. If any of these fit you can mo... Read More

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Question 3

Ive had a sore spot in the back of my head, ive also have this lump on the left side of my forehead, is that why i get constant headaches? mri's show nothing. cant see the back of my head cause my hair is in the way plus its in the back,what causes i?

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Sounds like some form of Seborrheic Dermatitis of the scalp. If shampoos like Selsun do not improve them, a visit to the Dermatologist to check the sc... Read More

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Question 4

Tender spot on the back of my head didn't notice until i brushed my hair. what could it be? should i worry.

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Sore spot: Doctors have been seeing alot of infections on the skin due to bacteria over the last few years. These seem to come up fairly quickly as a tender bump... Read More

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Question 5

I have a tender spot at the back of my head. it's sore to touch and it feels like a hard lump. like a bone. what could this be?

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May be cellulitis: May be cellulitis or an early abscess if it is tender. That is when it can cause pain

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Question 6

Sore spot on the back of my head when i touch it, what can this be? not a pimple, could it be a bot fly?

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Lymph node: What you are feeling is likely to be a swollen lymph node. Lymph nodes generally drain areas of infection or inflammation. Check for infection else ... Read More

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Question 7

I have a sore spot on the back of my head. for 2 days now. feels like a burning sensation under neath my skin almost. i didn't bang my head..

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Yes: Yes this could be a Skin or subcutaneous abscess see a primary care doctor face to face for treatment and diagnosis

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Question 8

My 6 year old has a tender spot in back of his head since 3 days ago, it hurts when he touch it, what it could be?

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See his doctor: It sounds like it could be a skin infection, perhaps from a bug bite. Depending on how large it is, if it is getting worse day by day, and how tender ... Read More

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Question 9

Why is the whole left side of my head numb? the soft spot in the back of my head is a little sore.

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Numbness : Numbness is worrisome, especially unilateral (one sided) head numbness. You could be dealing with a nerve injury, spinal cord injury, herpes zoster, s... Read More

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Question 10

The whole top left side of my head is numb why? the soft spot in the back of my head is a little sore.

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Headaches: Your headaches could be coming from tension, dehydration, lack of sleep/poor sleep, skipping meals, stress, teeth grinding, sleep apnea/snoring, or ch... Read More

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I have a tender spot on the back of my head what could be the cause