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Last 3-4 days at the back of my head, i have between my hair a raised bump on the scalp which hurts if i touch it.my friend look and said this raised area look red.it feels like internal pimple when i touch?

Q: last 3-4 days at the back of my head, i have between my hair a raised bump on the scalp which hurts if i touch it.my friend look and said this raised area look red.it feels like internal pimple when i touch?

: It is just a pimple or a boil, problem is self limited, nothing to worry. Take care.

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It is just a pimple or a boil, problem is self limited, nothing to worry. Take care.

Answered 7/1/2023

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A member asked:

Last 3-4 days at the back of my head, i have between my hair a raised bump on the scalp which hurts if i touch it.my friend look and said this raised area look red.it feels like internal pimple when i touch?

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