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I have a cyst under scalp, 1 week ago i touched it it was kinda hard now i touch it,it's like it went down a little &not as hard. back of head.norm?

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Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

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It could just be : an infected hair follicle . If the pain and swelling is going down I would just monitor it for now.

Answered 11/13/2016

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A member asked:

I have a cyst under scalp, 1 week ago i touched it it was kinda hard now i touch it,it's like it went down a little &not as hard. back of head.norm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

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