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I have a black spot on scalp that has opened and closed. it is swollen and seems to have lump under it. i'm concerned, my dr said see dermatologist ?
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It sounds like: a harmless sebaceous cyst. See Derm and have it removed or treated
Answered 5/13/2016
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