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I have 2 bumps on the back of my head above the base of my neck. i have had them for as long as i can remember. every so often they hurt like now???

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?Cyst: Sebaceous cyst classically stay dormant for a while then might get inflamed on and off. Another differential is inflamed follicles especially in men can get painful after getting a haircut at the barbers or home .

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Answered 8/29/2018

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