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There are 2 hard immovable lumps that grow and shrink on back of head on each side by ears. they grow and shrink. i noticed a small lump forming in the middle of my head now. help. i need good info!

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Dr. Margaret Nusca answered

Glands: The lumps which grow and shrink are probably glands. The one in the middle sounds like a cyst or blocked pore !!

Answered 7/6/2015

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Dr. Donald Collins answered

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Lymph nodes or cysts: These could be lymph nodes or cysts. See a doctor to tell which it is. Good luck!

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

There are 2 hard immovable lumps that grow and shrink on back of head on each side by ears. they grow and shrink. i noticed a small lump forming in the middle of my head now. help. i need good info!

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Margaret Nusca answered

Dr. Donald Collins answered

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