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My scalp has a swollen area to the left of the very back center, plus stinging pains that are getting worse with time. no visual symptoms. help?

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Dr. Peter Selz answered

Painful scalp: You need to be evaluated by a physician. This could be several different things. Including an infection.

Answered 1/8/2014

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