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What Causes Small Painless Lumps On The Head?

I have 3 bump on my head. I have 1 which is of a pea size from quite a long time but doesn't hurt. I have got 2 more which are smaller in size but they too don't pain. I very rarely get itching in them but doesn't bother much. I consulted three doctors till date. One is the specialist who told this is just normal and not to worry about. The other was a physician who said it is just a normal thing. She hold them and tried to move back and forth to check if they are attached to the skull. She said that they are not connected to skull and free from skull. Thats a growth under the skin of the head and thus nothing to worry about. The only solution to it is to get it operated and removed. However, as per her, it is not required. Then, the third doctor is a homeopathic doctor who said that it is a calcium deposit and can be treated by homeopathic medicines. I am actually little worried and want to know another opinion. My one lump has grown lil bit more but doesn't pain. Do you suggest me any kind of test to confirm the reason?
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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These may be just a sebaceous cyst which form due to blockage of the sebaceous glands present in the skin which leads to slow accumulation of sebum inside the glands and increase in its size gradually over months to years. Its better to get them excised because they are prone to infection. Once infected, you will have to get first the incision and drainage along with antibiotics and then later removal of the cyst. So, its better that you get rid of them before infection sets in. There is management of sebaceous cyst by medicines. Surgery and excision is the only way.
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What Causes Small Painless Lumps On The Head?

These may be just a sebaceous cyst which form due to blockage of the sebaceous glands present in the skin which leads to slow accumulation of sebum inside the glands and increase in its size gradually over months to years. Its better to get them excised because they are prone to infection. Once infected, you will have to get first the incision and drainage along with antibiotics and then later removal of the cyst. So, its better that you get rid of them before infection sets in. There is management of sebaceous cyst by medicines. Surgery and excision is the only way.