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A member asked:

Bumps on my head as well as scalp, since past 4 weeks , they are temporary and not painful, reduces in sige after few days, casuse? treatment?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Gonna need more info: Questions like your are important ones to get an answer for, but your description just isn't enough for many doctors to reply with a safe, reasonable answer. I'd recommend seeing your doctor in person and have it looked at - since a picture is worth a thousand words...

Dr Edwards agreed

Answered 12/30/2012

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