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I have bumps on my head they hurt i have it for years they say its overgrown hair or calcium deficiency or vitamin d which one is it?

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Dr. Robert Lang
Dr. Robert Langanswered
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology 54 years experience
Not calcium or D: Deficiency of calcium or vitamin d will not cause bumps on your head. Ingrown hair can do that but so can other things, so have it checked by a dermatologist.
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Dr. Peter Ihle
Dr. Peter Ihle commented
Orthopedic Surgery 56 years experience
Subacious (sp) R also a common cause .
Mar 1, 2013

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