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What could cause bumps on the head that leave a patch of hairless skin?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Pilar cysts: Sounds like a pilar or sebaceous cyst. These commonly occur in the scalp and can be tiny or grow quite big in size causing a large bump without hair to form. These usually need to be surgically removed by a dermatologist or dermatologic surgeon.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Possible tinea: Tinea capitis, a fungal infection of the scalp can cause bumps followed by circumscribed area of hair loss.
Answered 9/20/2016
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