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Small hard spot on scalp. what could this be?

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Pilar Cyst: Sound like it's a pilar cyst- http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=lmrj9ano-ek other possibilities include calcium deposit, infection, bite or abcess. Get evaluated properly by a dermatologist.

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Answered 8/5/2013

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