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What Causes A Lump On The Top Of The Head?

Hi I have had hard lump on the crown of my head for around 12 months now it s has slightly increased in size by around 1cm it doesn t hurt at all. Although I have been getting quite a lot of head aches lately but I work in coffee shop always drinking coffee so I put it down to too much coffee
Fri, 21 Oct 2016
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Hi
Thanks for this query
A number of skin conditions may present as bump on the head.some possible causes include:
-Skin cysts
-Cherry angioma
-Dermatofibromas
-Epidermoid cysts
-Folliculitis
-Keratoacanthoma
-Keratosis pilaris
-Lipomas
-Neurofibromas
With all these possible causes, on a physical examination by the Doctor may help to identify the exact cause.I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination.Treatment option will depend on the type of skin lump identified.
Hope this will help
Best regards
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What Causes A Lump On The Top Of The Head?

Hi Thanks for this query A number of skin conditions may present as bump on the head.some possible causes include: -Skin cysts -Cherry angioma -Dermatofibromas -Epidermoid cysts -Folliculitis -Keratoacanthoma -Keratosis pilaris -Lipomas -Neurofibromas With all these possible causes, on a physical examination by the Doctor may help to identify the exact cause.I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination.Treatment option will depend on the type of skin lump identified. Hope this will help Best regards