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I have a hard painless bump on head with bald spot were the bump is im 25 and have long thick hair seeing a dr in the morning but want an opinion?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

ONE possibility: is a sebaceous cyst. Please have your doctor look at it. If it is, it can either be lived w/or removed easily. Peace and good health.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/30/2016

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