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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
One Inch Round Slightly Raised Swollen Area On Scalp
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
One Inch Round Slightly Raised Swollen Area On Scalp
by paczki, Jun 03, 2007 12:00AM
I am a 33 year old white female who is almost over a sinus infection, cold or allergy. About three nights ago I discovered about a one inch roundish swollen slightly raised area on my scalp (located about 2 inches above my hair line at my neck and about 3 inches back from my ear). This is an area that is totally covered by my hair. I went to an urgent care clinic and the Doctor told me it was not a lymphatic gland because it is not in an area where there is a lymph gland. She said it was most likely a cyst and not related to my nasal drainage and not to worry about it. She put me on amoxicillin for my sinus drainage. Could a cyst of that size (about one inch) come very quickly, almost acute? I did not notice it earlier in the day and I know it wasn't there the day before. It feels a bit swollen when I touch it. Otherwise physically I feel great and the sinus drainage is completely gone. What could this be? Would something malignant come that acutely? If it's still there in a few weeks would there be any harm in me getting my hair routinely dyed? I am very worried about this. Should I be?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 04, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 04, 2007 12:00AM
No. Things that come quickly are usually not malignant. I can only guess at what this is, but a cyst (called a pilar cyst when it's on the scalp) does seem most likely. If you're still worried, set up a visit with a skin doctor and get another opinion. But your description of the spot and the speed of its onset does not remind me of any kind of malignancy.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by paczki, Jun 03, 2007 12:00AM
To: Dr. Rockoff
I also noticed today that my glands on my neck (on the same side) are slightly swollen (possibly due to my sinus infection)? I don't know if this is at all related...
