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What Does A Small Orange Bump On Scalp Of A Toddler Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Question: My toddler has a small orange bump or mole on the back of her scalp. It resembles most a raised mole although I have never seen it on her before. It is a fleshy orange/pale yellow color and is not painful to her. I tried squeezing a little to see if it was an ingrown hair or pimple but it doesn't seem to be filled with puss or liquid. I noticed this yesterday and today nothing about the bump has changed. The color of it and the fact that it's on her head is what has me most concerned
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Answered by Dr. Omprakash Ashokrao Deshmukh (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
sebaceous cyst

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query.

I have reviewed the pictures. It may be sebaceous cyst or lipoma. Sebaceous cyst is soft and painless. And lipoma can be freely movable. A physical examination is necessary to differentiate between the two.

I think it should have been there for quiet a long time without notice. As it is not filled with pus and painless abscess is less likely.

You need not be concerned as it appears to be benign. However I will encourage you to consult a dermatologist to arrive at a definitive cause.

Will be happy to help you further.

Regards
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What Does A Small Orange Bump On Scalp Of A Toddler Indicate?

Brief Answer: sebaceous cyst Detailed Answer: Thanks for the query. I have reviewed the pictures. It may be sebaceous cyst or lipoma. Sebaceous cyst is soft and painless. And lipoma can be freely movable. A physical examination is necessary to differentiate between the two. I think it should have been there for quiet a long time without notice. As it is not filled with pus and painless abscess is less likely. You need not be concerned as it appears to be benign. However I will encourage you to consult a dermatologist to arrive at a definitive cause. Will be happy to help you further. Regards