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A member asked:

Soft, tender, sore spot on top/back of head. feels squishy and tender when i touch it. also having bad headaches. no trauma. ?

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Sebaceous cyst: Is a likely diagnosis. These occur often on the scalp. The headaches may be related. Another possibility is a lipoma; both of them require surgery to remove. See a doctor ASAP, the problem will only get worse.

Answered 1/7/2021

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