A 24-year-old male asked:
small hard lump on back of head (upper back left of head). seems like there s pain and soreness eradiating from that area. been this way for 4 months?
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Dr. Nisha Chellam answered
31 years experience Internal Medicine
Sebaceous Cyst: It may seem like you have an infected sebaceous cyst. I would have this evaluated. If needed removed.
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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A female asked:
Dr. Karen Butler answered
21 years experience Family Medicine
Few thoughts: Could be a lymph node or perhaps a skin module or mass. Since you have had this a while and since it seems to bother you it is time to see your doctor ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Louis Gallia answered
45 years experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Not normal: Not normal. See ENT doc for evaluation/recommendations.
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered
39 years experience Family Medicine
See a doctor: Any painful lump deserves to be checked. It could be a skin cyst, an ingrown hair, or an area of inflammation of the skull bone or overlaying skin. ... Read More
A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King answered
15 years experience Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Lymph node.: It sounds like a lymph node. These can pop up for many reasons. If it sticks around for more than 5 days, have a medical professional officially evalu ... Read More
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