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What Causes A Pea Sized Lump On The Back Of The Head?
Question: I have a hard pea size lump under the scalp at the back of my head it started a few days was very tender and got bigger over the day but then shrunk back to pea size it's not as tender as it was but is very hard could you offer any advise in what could cause this
Brief Answer:
Sebaceus cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Most likely you have a benign lesion called sebaceous cyst. It is filled with whitish stuff lump covered with a capsule. It may become infected. This is when it gets bigger and painful.
And infection is the reason you should have it removed. Please consult a general surgeon and consider its removal.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Sebaceus cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Most likely you have a benign lesion called sebaceous cyst. It is filled with whitish stuff lump covered with a capsule. It may become infected. This is when it gets bigger and painful.
And infection is the reason you should have it removed. Please consult a general surgeon and consider its removal.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
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