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What causes lumps on middle fore head and on the back of head which causes your head to hurt?

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See derm: See a dermatologist for possible biopsy. You may have to have special xrays done.

Answered 1/6/2013

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Dr. Chirag Vasa answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Need exam: Your question needs to be answer by your physician after having proper physical exam .See your physician.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 2/8/2015

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