Question 1

i have a few lumps on the back of my head that don't hurt or move is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Head Lumps: These lumps on the scalp could be what are called trichilemmal or pilar cysts which are the most common cyst of the skin and contain a thick substance consisting of dead skin cells, etc. But could also represent something more serious. You should see a dermatologist for an evaluation. Thanks.

Question 2

i have red lumps all over the head and foreskin that itch badly. my gf also has a itch and little lumps inside her vagina. is that normal?

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Itch: No. That isn't normal. Need to rule out bedlouse from crab louse.

Question 3

i've noticed that my  2 yo has a lumpy back of head. lump seem to be symmetrical/hard.flat spots in certain areas and lumps in others. is this normal?

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I'd have to examine: Kids do have some lumpy areas on the skull.Some are a prominence of the normal occipital ridge, some are lymph glands that are prominent because they are not buried in muscle of other tissue like they are in the rest of the body. I'd have to examine it to be sure but most "lumps"  are benign if they are not tender.

Question 4

my 9 year old son has lumps behind his head and neck,his full blood count came back normal.so what could be causing his lumps.

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Need to see MD: you need to bring him to see pediatrician. swollen lymph glands can be caused by different things- infection- bacterial, viral, TB etc- , inflammation, malignancy, etc. he needs to get further testing.  antibiotic trial is usually given. if that does not help and lumps remain or get bigger- a biopsy should be  done.

Question 5

my son had a seizure a couple weeks ago and now we have noticed two lumps on his head. the ct scan was normal and didn't show any abnormalities.

Accepted Answer

Further Eval needed: If this was his first seizure ever, then he needs additional evaluation with a pediatric neurologist.  Workup may include an MRI of the brain, EEG or other testing.  More than likely, the lumps on his head are the result of the seizure and are related to mild head trauma.  I would recommend that he see a pediatric neurologist.

Question 6

a bump on back of his head and dr said it felt like a normal cyst at his 2 year appt last month.he came down under the weather he had fever for a few days and then got 4 bee stings to head now notice 4 moveable pea sized lumps back of lower head?

Accepted Answer

: The new bumps are likely normal lymph nodes that have reacted to the bee stings or fever. Lymph nodes process body serum removing infectious or other debris from serum before returning it to the bloodstream. They normally enlarge for a few weeks before returning to smaller size. They are often found in the head or neck where there is minimal fat to cover them.

Question 7

my son has had a lump on the back of his head since he was born he is now 8 months old is it normal?

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Probably: It is either an inclusion cyst or a lymph node. If it is not red, painful nor growing, then it is probably ok.

Question 8

i am 21 years old and my head is deformed and i got a big lump back of my head i need your help .what i need to do for my head to become normal  ?

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Seek consulttion: It is hard to know what it recommend without a photo and consultation.  A (facial)plastic surgeon with craniomaxillofacial experience would be appropriate.  The best treatment will depend on the nature and degree of your deformity, .  Good luck!

Question 9

feel a lump when heads fully tilted back(looking up), seems to be attached to or above c7. no pain. circular. doesn't move. rubbery. had for months. can't tell if it's normal or not. only feel it when heads tilted back. ?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: It may be a cyst or a fatty tumor called Lipoma.It probably does not need any treatment or excision.But we can not say what it could be without examination

Question 10

i have lumps under my tounge on the base of my mouth is that normal?

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Maybe: Many people have boney outgrowths at the base of their mouth as well as on the palate and the cheek side of the upper ridge of gum above the upper teeth all which usually present no problems. This should still be checked by your dentist to make sure this falls into this class and is not one the many other reasons for "lumps".

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I have a few lumps on the back of my head that don't hurt or move is this normal?

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I have red lumps all over the head and foreskin that itch badly. my gf also has a itch and little lumps inside her vagina. is that normal?

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I've noticed that my 2 yo has a lumpy back of head. lump seem to be symmetrical/hard.flat spots in certain areas and lumps in others. is this normal?

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My 9 year old son has lumps behind his head and neck,his full blood count came back normal.so what could be causing his lumps.

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My son had a seizure a couple weeks ago and now we have noticed two lumps on his head. the ct scan was normal and didn't show any abnormalities.

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A bump on back of his head and dr said it felt like a normal cyst at his 2 year appt last month.he came down under the weather he had fever for a few days and then got 4 bee stings to head now notice 4 moveable pea sized lumps back of lower head?

A member asked:

My son has had a lump on the back of his head since he was born he is now 8 months old is it normal?

A member asked:

I am 21 years old and my head is deformed and i got a big lump back of my head i need your help .what i need to do for my head to become normal ?

A member asked:

Feel a lump when heads fully tilted back(looking up), seems to be attached to or above c7. no pain. circular. doesn't move. rubbery. had for months. can't tell if it's normal or not. only feel it when heads tilted back. ?

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I have lumps under my tounge on the base of my mouth is that normal?

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