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A member asked:

Hard small lump on the side of my head. how can i figure out what this is?

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Dr. Mandakini Patel answered

Hard lump on head: Yo need ot see your doctor or dermatologist. Cannot assess lumps without exam.

Answered 3/29/2013

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