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Hello i am worried a have a bump/ lump on my forehead i can see it from time to time it doesn't hurt but i'm scared that it will keep growing &cancer?

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Dr. Lewis Hassell answered

Skin bumps: At your age skin cancers are very rare. But several benign things like cysts, adnexal tumors and such are fairly common. Waxing and waning may suggest a cyst or some type of urticaria like reaction. If it becomes persistent then you should have it checked out.

Answered 11/19/2017

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A member asked:

Hello i am worried a have a bump/ lump on my forehead i can see it from time to time it doesn't hurt but i'm scared that it will keep growing &cancer?

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Dr. Lewis Hassell answered

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