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I have a small, hard bump on the left side of my head that hurts when touched. what could it be?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

See PCP.: It could be an infected sebaceous gland. Have your pcp take a look and if needed get a biopsy. It doesn't sound like anything serious, but it would make you feel better to have it checked.

Dr Balin and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/8/2018

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A member asked:

I have a small, hard bump on the left side of my head that hurts when touched. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Dr Balin and another doctor agreed

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