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Anyone have experience with lumps on the head, not phrenology?
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Old science: Not sure phrenolgy has much credibility in the scientific world. Before modern neuroscience was developed people would assign certain parts of the brain to sections of the scalp.
Answered 1/6/2013
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You can get cysts : It is common to get benign epidermoid cysts on the scalp. These are not dangerous, but can be removed if you keep hitting them when you comb your hair. You also can get any other type of skin lesion on the scalp, like warts!
Answered 11/11/2012
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