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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Growth on top of head.
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Growth on top of head.
by C. Meredith, Oct 26, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Dr;
I am a 43 yr.old B/M, who does have a problem with shaving bumps on my neck area, and the lower back of my head. Recently I discovered an area at the very top of my head, roughly the size of a nickle, which has absolutely no hair growth. I can also feel that in the area where hair is not growing, there is a bump which seems to be just under the skin. There is no pain, but it does itch from time to time. A friend mentioned something called a WEN, but I can't find any information.
What is a WEN, and does it seem to fit the symptons I mention above?
I am a 43 yr.old B/M, who does have a problem with shaving bumps on my neck area, and the lower back of my head. Recently I discovered an area at the very top of my head, roughly the size of a nickle, which has absolutely no hair growth. I can also feel that in the area where hair is not growing, there is a bump which seems to be just under the skin. There is no pain, but it does itch from time to time. A friend mentioned something called a WEN, but I can't find any information.
What is a WEN, and does it seem to fit the symptons I mention above?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Oct 26, 1999 12:00AM
, Oct 26, 1999 12:00AM
Mr. Meredith:
A "wen" is a lay term for a cyst. While a cyst is a lump, it doesn't cause hair loss. Perhaps you have a condition called "alopecia areata," in which a spot falls out and grows back a few months later. Cause is unknown. You might want to have a doctor check it out, so you can be sure. I can't think of many serious conditions which could cause your problem.
Best.
dr. R
A "wen" is a lay term for a cyst. While a cyst is a lump, it doesn't cause hair loss. Perhaps you have a condition called "alopecia areata," in which a spot falls out and grows back a few months later. Cause is unknown. You might want to have a doctor check it out, so you can be sure. I can't think of many serious conditions which could cause your problem.
Best.
dr. R
