Starting in April I noticed a bump on the back of my head, and I went to a doctor (I don't have a specific physician) who said it was just my skull and I'd never noticed it before. Then I noticed another bump, and another doctor decided it was a staph infection and gave me antibiotics. I noticed another one last night, and again, another doctor told me it was just my skull, and not an infection. Tonight, I noticed yet another one that was not there this morning. I am getting sick of wasting my money on doctors who can tell me that this is not skin deep, and then send me on my way.
I did dislocate my jaw early in May, and I have a feeling this is probably related. Does anybody know anything that might confirm this? Or can somebody at least reassure me that I am not crazy, and sometimes people get lumps on their heads that aren't just lymph nodes? I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
2007-07-11
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Epidermal cyst
An epidermal cyst, or sebaceous cyst, is a sac beneath the outer layer of the skin that is filled with a cheeselike, greasy material (sebum). These cysts most often appear on the scalp, ears, face, back, or scrotum and are caused by plugged ducts at the site of a hair follicle.
Signs and symptoms include a bump or lump under the skin that is:
Firm and easily moveable.
Yellow, white, or flesh-colored. It can turn bright red if injured, inflamed, or infected.
Painless (but can be painful if injured or infected).
Between 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 4 cm (1.58 in.) in diameter, although hormone stimulation or injury may cause a cyst to become larger.
Medical treatment is usually not needed if the cyst does not cause symptoms. A cyst can be removed if its appearance causes embarrassment or if it becomes injured or infected. If the cyst is infected, antibiotics may be used after it is removed.
Just trying to help. Have no medical background.
2007-07-11 21:13:34
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answered by Anonymous
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answered by ? 3
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Yes, it could very well be a lymph node. Lymph nodes are all over the breast, and sometimes become enlarged. It may also be a cyst, a cluster of calcifications, or an adenoma (benign tumor). Still, don't wait around--get a mammogram to be sure. You don't know if a lump is suspicious, per se, even though pain and change in its shape are good indicators something is wrong. Don't mess around, though. See the doctor.
2016-04-11 04:01:31
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If you can move the lumps about then it is not a skull growth.
Probably a benign growth like a cyst or wart.
See a specialist, nothing to worry about.
If you are embarrassed get a hat
2007-07-11 21:13:28
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answered by Rick J 5
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Bumps Growing On Head
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Could be cysts but I would recommend seeing a dermatologist to see what they think. As for if it's related to your jaw you can find out by seeing a dentist.
2007-07-11 22:17:15
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answered by sokokl 7
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i had a friend who had a couple of lumps on her head.. the doc told her they were benign cysts.. but maybe you should go to a dermatologist.
2007-07-11 21:09:19
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