Question 1

small bald spot front of hair last two months, i think from pony tails so i've stopped. still thinning though and now rash on back of neck hairline.

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Rash back of neck?: Get someone to check you for nits; lice like to bite in that area. If not that, could be seborrheic dermatitis.

Question 2

itchy rash on back of neck and in hairline also on lower back?

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Itchy back: You might be allergic to your shampoo or another hair care product. Without a medical exam it would be difficult to say. Consider using only a non sensitizing shampoo such as free and clear and avoid other treatments. If that doesn't work seek out a board certified allergist or dermatologist.

Question 3

41 yr old f, new dx mctd/fibro/sjogrens & early scleroderma. visible lymph nodes in rear sides and back of neck (hairline & ear to shoulder; not jaw like they check) will these stay forever w autoimmune disease or something to look into further?

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: You may feel the nodes every couple of weeks, if any of the lymph glands doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 4

what causes bumps on the back of neck near hairline?

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Have it evaluated.: There are many types and causes of skin rashes.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 5

lump on back of neck below hairline on the right side. causes?

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Different options: That area has a lot of things in it both in the skin and below it.  Sweat glands, hair follicles and skin cysts as well as lymph nodes, fatty tissue, vessels, muscles and other things.  Is the lump growing, inflamed, painful, painless, draining, recurrent or constant, moveable or fixed...?  Each of these (and many more) will provide your doc the answers as to what it is and what needs to be done.

Question 6

discovered a lymph node year ago, left side back of neck under hairline. i've been squeezing it ever since. it has gotten bigger. should i be worried?

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Can you leave it: alone?Certianly,stop squeezing it and monitor it's size.If enlarges,show your doc soon.If stays the same,point it out when you see your doc.Not to worry,unless you have more enlarged nodes,weight loss,night sweats,fever,rash,...

Question 7

61-year old male. lump on back of neck, left side, about 1cm below hairline. less than 1cm long, about .5 cm wide, palpable when in regular seated position. when bent forward, pliable, not fixed. noticed 3+ years. no apparent change in size?

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: Sebaceous cyst versus lipoma, but cyst is more common at that location.

Question 8

16 year old female extremly bad headache knot on bottom of the hairline back of neck moves around when i rub it ?

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Too vague: It may be muscular (spasm or cramp) or could be a lymph node or a growth. 
See a doctor. Try applying heat to the area and using Excedrin advil or aleve (naproxen).  But you should have it checked out if it doesn't clear up in a day or two.

Question 9

pls help, i have a painful, pea sized lump on lhs back of neck, 1cm below hairline. health has been poor and glands under neck seem enlarged, esp rhs?

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Lymph nodes: enlargement of local lymph nodes may be due to local infection and may get better with the use of antibiotics. please see a physician,  you may have a simple easily treatable problem like local infection

Question 10

hard lump in back of neck one inch from hairline in trapezius or between sternocleidomastoid. have had for a year and i tense my shoulders, what is it?

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Many possibilities: How big? increasing in size? painful? history of infections? history of cancer? how deep? what does it feel like? swollen lymph nodes in the area? redness to the skin? does it move or is it fixed in position? drainage? fever? itching? fatigue? Large number of possibilities, benign cyst, fatty lump (lipoma), enlarged lymph node would be common, have a doctor check it. Most serious, but rare, cancer

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Rash back of neck hairline

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Small bald spot front of hair last two months, i think from pony tails so i've stopped. still thinning though and now rash on back of neck hairline.

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Itchy rash on back of neck and in hairline also on lower back?

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41 yr old f, new dx mctd/fibro/sjogrens & early scleroderma. visible lymph nodes in rear sides and back of neck (hairline & ear to shoulder; not jaw like they check) will these stay forever w autoimmune disease or something to look into further?

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What causes bumps on the back of neck near hairline?

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Lump on back of neck below hairline on the right side. causes?

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Discovered a lymph node year ago, left side back of neck under hairline. i've been squeezing it ever since. it has gotten bigger. should i be worried?

A member asked:

61-year old male. lump on back of neck, left side, about 1cm below hairline. less than 1cm long, about .5 cm wide, palpable when in regular seated position. when bent forward, pliable, not fixed. noticed 3+ years. no apparent change in size?

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16 year old female extremly bad headache knot on bottom of the hairline back of neck moves around when i rub it ?

A member asked:

Pls help, i have a painful, pea sized lump on lhs back of neck, 1cm below hairline. health has been poor and glands under neck seem enlarged, esp rhs?

A member asked:

Hard lump in back of neck one inch from hairline in trapezius or between sternocleidomastoid. have had for a year and i tense my shoulders, what is it?

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