Question 1

what could be the cause of a painless hard bump on the head? it's near hair but i don't believe hair grows on it. it has gotten a bit bigger

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous cysts: A painless hard bump or lump on the head/scalp is usually do to a cyst, likely a sebaceous cysts, wen. These are usually asymptomatic and benign. The only way to be sure is to remove it and analyze it.

Question 2

my baby is a week old & has a soft bump on the head on the right hand site, what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Common: These are usually collections of blood under the scalp layers triggered as the skull rotates across pelvic bones during delivery.The space traps the blood but the space has poor circulation &amp;  does not allow the blood to dissipate quickly. It can take weeks for them to resolve . Rarely there may be a crack in the skull under the site.

Question 3

can a bump on the head cause a tight head or can it be stress and anxiety as i have stress and anxity at the min really bad ?

Accepted Answer

Tension headaches: high levels of stress and anxiety can result in the muscles in your neck tensing up, leading to feeling of tightness and headache.   unless you have had some trauma, a bump on your head is probably not the cause.

Question 4

what can cause a reoccurring bump on the top of my head?

Accepted Answer

Bump on head: You may have a sebaceous cyst. Seeing a dermatologist might help.

Question 5

i have a marble size, hard bump on the back of my head . its been there for years now, and doesn't cause any pain. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Nope.: Sounds like a trichilemmal cyst.  Benign. Can be removed easily if necessary.

Question 6

how to reduce swelling cause by head bump?

Accepted Answer

Ice pack: Ice pack. Treating the swelling may have cosmetic benefits (short term) but doesn't affect long term results. Ice can also reduce pain. Apply it for no more than 20 minutes at a time.

Question 7

what could cause bumps on the head that leave a patch of hairless skin?

Accepted Answer

Pilar cysts: Sounds like a pilar or sebaceous cyst. These commonly occur in the scalp and can be tiny or grow quite big in size causing a large bump without hair to form. These usually need to be surgically removed by a dermatologist or dermatologic surgeon.

Question 8

i have a big bump on the back of my head and the area is balled what cause that and how to treat it .

Accepted Answer

Usually a cyst: This can be confirmed by clinical examination and the cyst can be removed easily by a dermatologist in the office.  There is the possibility of skin cancer (since I cannot see it) and so I would recommend having it looked at.

Question 9

so i got bumps inside of my head but behind it and i'm overweight so i think it's the cause should i be worried about it?

Accepted Answer

Obesity : Being overweight can cause you to produce fat cysts called lipomas. They will not cause you any harm but may enlarge and become unsightly. I would suggest you try to loose some weight as that may help

Question 10

my son will be 10 months tomorrow and he has a bump or knot on the back of his head, i don't know how long its been there, can teething cause a bump?

Accepted Answer

No: Teething only affects the gums in the mouth.  The knot on the back of his head is probably the result of bumping his head.

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What could be the cause of a painless hard bump on the head? it's near hair but i don't believe hair grows on it. it has gotten a bit bigger

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My baby is a week old & has a soft bump on the head on the right hand site, what could be the cause?

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Can a bump on the head cause a tight head or can it be stress and anxiety as i have stress and anxity at the min really bad ?

A member asked:

What can cause a reoccurring bump on the top of my head?

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I have a marble size, hard bump on the back of my head . its been there for years now, and doesn't cause any pain. should i be concerned?

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How to reduce swelling cause by head bump?

A member asked:

What could cause bumps on the head that leave a patch of hairless skin?

A member asked:

I have a big bump on the back of my head and the area is balled what cause that and how to treat it .

A member asked:

So i got bumps inside of my head but behind it and i'm overweight so i think it's the cause should i be worried about it?

A member asked:

My son will be 10 months tomorrow and he has a bump or knot on the back of his head, i don't know how long its been there, can teething cause a bump?

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