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There is a tender spot on the left side of my head that is a bit sore when touched. is it serious? what causes it?

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Not serious: You can get inflammation in the muscles or superficial nerves in the scalp. It may even be a bruise from pulling your hair back or wearing a ball cap. Take some Motrin and put some ice on it

Answered 3/21/2018

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