I have a small lump (5p) size on the back of my head just above where my hairline ends. Its tender to the touch and is annoying me. I have no idea what this could be whatsoever. I had a ear infection last week which has pretty much cleared up but the infection was on the other side so I doubt its related to that. The lump is inside and quite hard. I do suffer psariasis on my scalp and have a few spots near this lump but I have NEVER ever had this before and it does`nt feel like psariasis. Sorry I cant spell it! Do I need to see the doctor or will it just go. I have had it for around 2 days now.
2006-09-28 04:32:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You need to get it checked but with such a recent onset it is not going to anything to worry about, probably just a small cyst or a boil which are resolved easily with 5 mins of face to face medical assessment.
2006-09-28 04:45:41 · answer #1 · answered by bumbleboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had what I assume was the same kind of thing a few months ago.
I took her to the Dr. and he said that it was a blocked hair follicle probably caused by not washing the shampoo out of her hair well enough, or just natural oils- Over time it built up and blocked the duct.
He said that it was a "kind of cyst" and eventually would go on its own.
Just to make sure though, I would still go see your GP just to make sure and to put your mind at rest.
Hope it all goes OK for you :o)
2006-09-28 11:52:23 · answer #2 · answered by nemesissmist 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes hair follicles get infected and that can cause this. It may even be a cyst. I would call the doctor and set up an appt.
2006-09-28 11:37:25 · answer #3 · answered by Melisa H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody has a small lump on the back of their head. It's part of the skull, however if it moves or is soft to the touch then definitely see a doc. good luck.
2006-09-28 11:51:39 · answer #4 · answered by chris_sensei2003 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most likely its a glad... you glads will swell when you have an infections.. .thats their job... It takes time for it to get rid of all that from your system give it time....
either that or your wife smacked ya with a frying pan when you were asleep
2006-09-28 11:35:28 · answer #5 · answered by Grin Reeper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a sebaceous cyst - my mother had one removed - it is a simple process - see your doctor though!
2006-09-28 11:40:58 · answer #6 · answered by bovie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See the Doctor, better safe than sorry.
2006-09-28 11:35:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
BEST PERSON TO ADVICE YOU WOULD BE YOUR G.P.
It may be a enlarged lymphnode, a sebaceous cyst, a lipoma or just a boil.
2006-09-28 11:34:45 · answer #8 · answered by Vivax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any lumps that can't be accounted for should be shown to th doc don't take chances.
2006-09-28 11:48:25 · answer #9 · answered by alex winefly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try bursting it with a pin, If that gets rid of it re-post.
If we dont hear from you again we will take it that it was something serious!
2006-09-28 11:55:52 · answer #10 · answered by Christ 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋