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I have a lump on my head above the left eyebrow, had it about a week. looks like a boil but there's no head on it to pop and gives me headaches?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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Boiling mad!: It is so irritating when, not only is something wrong, but it is visible! A boil may have no head at first. At the early stages, it may respond to antibiotics and not need to be lanced. Get seen today.

Answered 10/16/2015

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A member asked:

I have a lump on my head above the left eyebrow, had it about a week. looks like a boil but there's no head on it to pop and gives me headaches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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