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8month old baby has a small raised bump on his scalp on the bottom of his head for about 1 month.dr took skin sample to check for bacterial/fungal.says it looks skin irritation but if clear than to do an ultrasound.i'm nervous it could be cyst?

Q: 8month old baby has a small raised bump on his scalp on the bottom of his head for about 1 month.dr took skin sample to check for bacterial/fungal.says it looks skin irritation but if clear than to do an ultrasound.i'm nervous it could be cyst?

: Not having seen him it is hard to be of much help. Our kids used to get what was called Cradle cap. I always called in Cradle crap. ;-). I would not see good reason to do an ultrasouind but then have not seen him. Good luck. Let your Dr be the guide is my advice.

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Not having seen him it is hard to be of much help. Our kids used to get what was called Cradle cap. I always called in Cradle crap. ;-). I would not see good reason to do an ultrasouind but then have not seen him. Good luck. Let your Dr be the guide is my advice.

Answered 11/23/2022

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A member asked:

8month old baby has a small raised bump on his scalp on the bottom of his head for about 1 month.dr took skin sample to check for bacterial/fungal.says it looks skin irritation but if clear than to do an ultrasound.i'm nervous it could be cyst?

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