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What are these hard lumps under my scalp? there are 3 of them, about the size of a pea, hard, no pain from them, just annoying.

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

See below: They're probably blocked sebaceous cysts and are harmless. If they grow, consult your family doctor.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 5/16/2018

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A member asked:

What are these hard lumps under my scalp? there are 3 of them, about the size of a pea, hard, no pain from them, just annoying.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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