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What Causes Large Lumps On The Head Of An Infant?
My son gets large lumps in head during spring and summer time only. Not sure if he s getting bite my musquito or not. But its only in his head. He is 1yrs old. What can this be...Please help. I have taken him to doctor but the lumps are gone when we get there and doctors say they can t help if they can t see what I am talking about..
Fri, 26 Mar 2021
Hi,
A swelling there can be a contusion, cellulitis or insect bite reaction. If there was no trauma and it was transient, chance of it being insect bite reaction is more, although scalp is not a common site.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
A swelling there can be a contusion, cellulitis or insect bite reaction. If there was no trauma and it was transient, chance of it being insect bite reaction is more, although scalp is not a common site.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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