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Evening docter i have a lump on the right side of my head it's small and painful when to touch feels likes is brushed ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Possible infection: or scalp inflammation: must be examined and checked.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 3/4/2015

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