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I have a small bump on my scalp that will not go away.it has changed positions over time.it is hard and sometimes there is pus.

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Cyst, ?infected: could be pilar cyst or routine sebaceous cyst...would see dermatologist, esp if grows in size and is more painful.

Answered 2/5/2018

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A member asked:

I have a small bump on my scalp that will not go away.it has changed positions over time.it is hard and sometimes there is pus.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

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