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What Causes A Soft Spot On The Scalp?
Question: What is the cause of a soft spot in an adults scalp?
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Soft spot on scalp
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there are no soft spots on an adult scalp or skull. The skull has no areas that are not enclosed. Please clarify your question.
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Soft spot on scalp
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
there are no soft spots on an adult scalp or skull. The skull has no areas that are not enclosed. Please clarify your question.
Look forward to your response.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have developed 2 soft spots on the top of my scalp. I don't know why and am concerned What might be the cause and what should I do about it. Please advise
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soft spots
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Thank you for returning to HCM with more information. The soft spots maybe lipomas., These are growths of fatty tissue. They are completely benign and will not give you any future problem. To be sure of the diagnosis I recommend that you see your medical provider and have them check the areas. They should easily be able to diagnose lipomas.
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soft spots
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for returning to HCM with more information. The soft spots maybe lipomas., These are growths of fatty tissue. They are completely benign and will not give you any future problem. To be sure of the diagnosis I recommend that you see your medical provider and have them check the areas. They should easily be able to diagnose lipomas.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you
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Your welcome
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your welcome and best wishes
Your welcome
Detailed Answer:
your welcome and best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr. Schubert, I looked up Lipomas and that is not what is happening on my scalp. My two small spots are an indention or depression of the area. It feels like a baby's soft spot. What is this and what is the cause, please
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soft spots
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Since these are not lipoma then I would venture to guess they are areas of your scalp where the usual soft tissue has atrophied. This is still benign and should not be worrisome. If you still feel worried I would recommend that you see your medical provider for more in depth evaluation. I can only guess as to the cause because I would need to see and feel the area to better diagnose your problem. Your Medical provider can give you better counsel on this matter.
soft spots
Detailed Answer:
Since these are not lipoma then I would venture to guess they are areas of your scalp where the usual soft tissue has atrophied. This is still benign and should not be worrisome. If you still feel worried I would recommend that you see your medical provider for more in depth evaluation. I can only guess as to the cause because I would need to see and feel the area to better diagnose your problem. Your Medical provider can give you better counsel on this matter.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you again and I will check with my doctor.
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Your welcome
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Your welcome and best wishes
Your welcome
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Your welcome and best wishes
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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