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Pain on back right side of head since last night, hurts more when i touch it, what can be?

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Infection: Could be trauma or infected cyst or folliculitis. Warm compresses until you see md for possible antibiotic prescription. If infected cyst it may need to be drained.

Answered 10/5/2012

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