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What could be the cause of a painless hard bump on the head? it's near hair but i don't believe hair grows on it. it has gotten a bit bigger

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

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Sebaceous cysts: A painless hard bump or lump on the head/scalp is usually do to a cyst, likely a sebaceous cysts, wen. These are usually asymptomatic and benign. The only way to be sure is to remove it and analyze it.

Answered 4/24/2013

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A member asked:

What could be the cause of a painless hard bump on the head? it's near hair but i don't believe hair grows on it. it has gotten a bit bigger

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

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