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Sore spot on the back of my head when i touch it, what can this be? not a pimple, could it be a bot fly?

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Lymph node: What you are feeling is likely to be a swollen lymph node. Lymph nodes generally drain areas of infection or inflammation. Check for infection else where ion your head.

Answered 9/9/2015

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