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painful bald lumps on back of head
by bowen12, May 08, 2008 10:05PM
Hello Doctor,
For about a year now I have had this lump on the back of my head. It was only recently that it started to grow in size and my hair started to fall out for some unknown reason. Later on this lump recovered slightly and hair grew back, however three new lumps appeared, one about the size of a 50 cent coin and it is totally bald. Includind two small ones that are increasing in size, but have not started to lose hair. I have visited 3 dermatologists and they all are not sure what it is, so they injected cortisone shots. This has been proven ineffective since the lumps remain. I am currently 15 years old and wondering if you could give me some insight into this and perhaps if I should consider surgery. Thank you for your time.
For about a year now I have had this lump on the back of my head. It was only recently that it started to grow in size and my hair started to fall out for some unknown reason. Later on this lump recovered slightly and hair grew back, however three new lumps appeared, one about the size of a 50 cent coin and it is totally bald. Includind two small ones that are increasing in size, but have not started to lose hair. I have visited 3 dermatologists and they all are not sure what it is, so they injected cortisone shots. This has been proven ineffective since the lumps remain. I am currently 15 years old and wondering if you could give me some insight into this and perhaps if I should consider surgery. Thank you for your time.
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There could be several causes for your symptoms - this is most probably - alopecia areata -
You could read about it at -
http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic14.htm
You would need to see your dermatologist for the definite diagnosis and the cause of symptoms in your case.
You are too young at 15 years to consider surgery - first a definite diagnosis needs to be reached.
Let us know about how you are doing and what your doctor advises.
Regards.