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I just noticed lump on my neck. one is on scalp and other on neck. the one on scalp of my head is paining a lil while other is not.what is this.!!

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

See a dermatologist: Only an exam can determine the nature of these lumps and thus the best way to approach them. Possibly tricholemmal cysts, one inflamed, both probably benign. Numerous alternative possible diagnoses.

Answered 4/22/2015

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A member asked:

I just noticed lump on my neck. one is on scalp and other on neck. the one on scalp of my head is paining a lil while other is not.what is this.!!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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