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I'm worried as i have a painless lump on the side of my head under the skin. it sits above my temple and it has just appeared. what could this be?
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Lump: If on your scalp could be alot of things but most likely a cyst. They can be removed.
Answered 3/16/2016
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Trichilemmal Cyst: Trichilemmal cyst is also known as wen or catagen cyst and it is considered to be a common and popular fluid-filled cyst that forms from the hair follicle. This type of cyst appears on the hair, nails and skin. This type of cyst runs in families. Moreover, this type of cyst is derived from the outer root sheath of the deeper various parts of the hair follicle.
Answered 4/11/2013
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Sebaceous cyst?: It depends on how long it has been there, but sebaceous cyst is another possibility:\ http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=bby0kjtdjn8.
Answered 9/28/2016
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