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I have a really hard lump on the top of my head right above my forehead its flat on each sides of it but sticks up pretty high what could this be? and

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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For how long?: If all your life, it is probably a bony birth defect, not important. If recent, and if tender, probably a cyst or possibly a pimple or abscess. Try applying hot compress 3-4 times daily and see if it goes away.

Answered 6/19/2016

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A member asked:

I have a really hard lump on the top of my head right above my forehead its flat on each sides of it but sticks up pretty high what could this be? and

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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