Question 1

baby head bump?

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More details?: The opening at the top of the baby's head is called a fontanelle. It usually gradually closes by the end of the first year to 15 months. If you are palpating a swelling in that area, the baby needs to be checked. An ultrasound may be performed through that opening. If the baby fell, and there is a swelling, the baby will need to be further assessed as well.

Question 2

are bumps on your head normal?

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Have it evaluated.: 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 3

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 4

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 5

two small bumps on the back of my head?

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Nor enough info: not enough info for an answer. 2 small bumpms on the back of your head? where exactly-where hair is? are they red, itch, pimple like, hard, soft? do they hurt?

Question 6

why do i have a big bump on top of my head?

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How tall are you?: A bump on your head is usually from bumping into something.  If uncertain and you have a headache with it or dizziness or disequilibrium. If severe go to the er otherwise see pcp.

Question 7

how to make a bump on your head stop hurting?

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Bump: It depends on the cause of bump.

Question 8

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

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Cyst: Sometimes trichilemmal cysts won't pop.

Question 9

is a bump that hurts on the top of your head bad?

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Usually not: Small bumps that don't hurt much, then go away are usually harmless. Bigger bumps that last or hurt a lot should be looked at.

Question 10

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.

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