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Lump on my head. 1st showed up~aug2011. given antibiotics b/c i was deploying. went away until now, is painful 2 touch&causing headaches. suggestions?

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Dr. Jed Kwartler answered

Lump: Could be some type of blocked/infected skin cyst. If recurring after antibiotics probably needs excision.

Answered 5/2/2013

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A member asked:

Lump on my head. 1st showed up~aug2011. given antibiotics b/c i was deploying. went away until now, is painful 2 touch&causing headaches. suggestions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jed Kwartler answered

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