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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Hard bumps 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.
Hard bumps on scalp
by Luke, Nov 16, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Dr.,
I've had 2 bumps in near proximity to one another on the top of my scalp for several years. Recently, I believe one of the bumps has grown larger, is presently about the size of an M&M. I am not experiencing any pain or hair loss. Are these bumps cysts? Is there any need to have them removed?
I've had 2 bumps in near proximity to one another on the top of my scalp for several years. Recently, I believe one of the bumps has grown larger, is presently about the size of an M&M. I am not experiencing any pain or hair loss. Are these bumps cysts? Is there any need to have them removed?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 17, 1999 12:00AM
, Nov 17, 1999 12:00AM
Member Comments (4)
by Linda Lewis, Dec 20, 1999 12:00AM
I also had a bump on the top of my scalp that started to grow. it turned out to be a basal cell cancer so you might want to let a doctor look at it anyway.
by dcdorney@ultranet.com, Jul 27, 2000 12:00AM
I've got scalp bumps, each about the size of a "zit" or smaller, fairly painful. They don't percus or drain etc. What are they? Sure I'm bald, but that -- for me, is no issue.
by jen, Jul 31, 2000 12:00AM
I just had 3 removed - it was really easy. Two of the cysts were actually one on top of the other. The doctor said he had never heard of, or seen this happen before. I guess I'm just special. ;)
