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Found pimple/boil looking thing on scalp, no blood visible, shape irregular, look closer up saw small brown oval, its like mountain w/ peak, what isit?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: Although the description of your condition is detailed, nothing beats the trained eye of a medical expert in determining what may be your specific problem. Please follow up with a dermatologist.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/9/2014

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A member asked:

Found pimple/boil looking thing on scalp, no blood visible, shape irregular, look closer up saw small brown oval, its like mountain w/ peak, what isit?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

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