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I have a quite a few bumps on the top of my skull, i can feel them when i run my fingers across my skull is this normal, i had them since a long time.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Scalp cyst: It could be scalp (pilar /wen) cyst which are very common. See your Dr. for a definitive diagnosis.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have a quite a few bumps on the top of my skull, i can feel them when i run my fingers across my skull is this normal, i had them since a long time.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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