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Yesterday i noticed i had a lump on the back of my head that was painful. today, it's popped out more and it even more painful.. sometimes throbbing?
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Lump: A painful lump in the scalp may be an abcess(boil) which started as an infected ingrown hair. Apply warm compresses and get examined by a physician for evaluation and further treatment which may include both antibiotics and incision and drainage.
Answered 11/28/2017
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