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I have a very painful hard lump on the right side of my head by my temple. it is about the size of a quarter and pretty swollen. what could it be?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probable: SEBACEOUS cyst...a cyst form when one of the glands in your scalp which secrewtes sebum (the material which "oils" the hair! Ask your PCP (Primary Care Provider) fr a referral to a plastic surgeon (if scar would be visible) or a General surgeon...for evaluation and removal Hope this helps Dr Z

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Answered 3/15/2016

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A member asked:

I have a very painful hard lump on the right side of my head by my temple. it is about the size of a quarter and pretty swollen. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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