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A member asked:

Y is it do i have a lump on my forehead but everytime i put a hat on really tight for about and hour it goes away but when i take it of it comes back?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Lipoma: This probably a lipoma or hemangioma. See. Dermatologist for evaluation.

Dr Hines agreed

Answered 2/26/2013

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