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A 18-year-old male asked:

I have a small bump on the top of my head that has been there for years now. it looks like a bunch of tiny balls clustered together. what is it?

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam
Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See Dermatologist: You should see a board certified dermatologist. Let him/her examine you and treat you.
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