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What Is A Soft, Painless Lump On The Top Of The Head Suggestive Of?
I am aged 38, weighing 61kg and i have a soft painless lump on top of my head, initially it was very small and i tried prikle it on my some smelly stuff came out and i had to leave it like that until now it just grew a bit for the past 1.5yrs. My question is doesnt it have any serious effects or any chances of recurring in the event i went to see a doctor to be removed.
Mon, 22 Oct 2018
Hi,
Based on your description, it appears that the lump you are having is a sebaceous cyst. Once it is removed completely, it is not known to recur. Kindly consult Surgeon in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
Based on your description, it appears that the lump you are having is a sebaceous cyst. Once it is removed completely, it is not known to recur. Kindly consult Surgeon in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
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