Hi. I have 3 hard lumps on my head the biggest one is on the left and when I touch it it hurts. I've had them for years could it be serious?
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Hi. I have 3 hard lumps on my head the biggest one is on the left and when I touch it it hurts. I've had them for years could it be serious?
4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Fisher
Dermatology
In brief:
Pilar cyst
Pilar cysts are common, occurring in 5-10% of the population.
Greater than 90% occur on the scalp, where pilar cysts are the most common cutaneous cyst. Pilar cysts are the second most frequent type of cyst on the head and neck. Pilar cysts are almost always benign, malignant transformation being extremely rare. Pilar cysts may be sporadic or may be autosomal dominantly inherited.
In brief:
Pilar cyst
Pilar cysts are common, occurring in 5-10% of the population.
Greater than 90% occur on the scalp, where pilar cysts are the most common cutaneous cyst. Pilar cysts are the second most frequent type of cyst on the head and neck. Pilar cysts are almost always benign, malignant transformation being extremely rare. Pilar cysts may be sporadic or may be autosomal dominantly inherited.
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Dr. Foster Carr
General Practice
In brief:
Possible cysts
They may be sebaceous or follicular cysts which are not life threatening.
However, you should have them examined to get a diagnosis.
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