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A 18-year-old female asked:

I have a tender spot at the back of my head. it's sore to touch and it feels like a hard lump. like a bone. what could this be?

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Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan
Dr. Vythilingam Alagappananswered
Bariatrics 41 years experience
May be cellulitis: May be cellulitis or an early abscess if it is tender. That is when it can cause pain
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Dr. Rifat Naghmi
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Dr. Paul Grin
Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Scalp Boil: Boils can be painful but easy to treat. Typically, boils resolve on their own, but if a boil gets very painful or gets worse, you should see doctor.
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