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I have a small hard bump on my head that is really painful , i didn't hit my head it has been there for a while but now it hurts a lot. ?

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Dr. Arthur Sands answered

Cystic lesion: Most likely an infected cystic lesion like a sebaceous cyst or could be an ingrown hair follicle - unlikely to be a malignant lesion but it would be wise to have it examined and probably removed.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/6/2017

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A member asked:

I have a small hard bump on my head that is really painful , i didn't hit my head it has been there for a while but now it hurts a lot. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Sands answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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