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A member asked:

My niece has had a growth on the top of her head for a few years. it has recently grown and lost hair, and it now hurts her. it didn't hurt before. ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See Doctor: Any skin changes/moles/bumps that change over time should be evaluated by a doctor.

Dr Yep and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. Slade Suchecki answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get it evaluated: I agree that it needs evaluation by a physician.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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