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Myson keep getting theses small bumps on the top of his head. they dry up after he scratches them turn red the go away & come back. what could it be?
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9irritation: Without a photo, impossible to diagnose; however, son must be checked for a scalp or hair follicle inflammation or unfection.
Answered 6/3/2014
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