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I woke up this morning with a tender bump on the back of my head. i havent knocked my head on anything. what can it be?
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A tender bump without history of injury is likely due to a scalp boil or insect bite. You can just observe it for now. Apply cold or warm compress may ease the symptom.
Answered 9/28/2022
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