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I've had two hard knots the size of golf balls show up overnight on the back of my head. they hurt and i've been having headaches on and off all day. ?
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Knots on Head: these most likely are infected cysts on your head. See your doctor for treatment. You probably need antibiotics and may need to have them drained or removed.
Answered 2/12/2015
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