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I have had a bump on the back of my head for a few years it doesn't hurt when i push on it what could it be?

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Cyst: The most common bump on the head is a benign sebaceous cyst, which us an undeveloped hair follicle trapped underneath the skn. This can be easi, y removed in amino office procedure by a dermatologist.

Dr Friedlander and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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