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What Causes A Hard Lump Under The Scalp?

I found a lump under my skulp towards the left of the middle of my head. It s an inch long, hard like a bone but doesn t hurt to touch it unless I m consistently touching it and then it gets sore. On the outside it looks like a normal skulp, nothing pops out, it looks normal. Should I be worried?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Lumps of the scalp are mainly caused by local infection of hair roots, skin glands and a part of them are lipomas (enlargement of sebaceous glands). I think you have not to worry right now, you have to keep your scalp clean, you can use locally alcohol solution and in the coming days if you see that lump growing or becoming painful, then you have to see a local Doctor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Causes A Hard Lump Under The Scalp?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Lumps of the scalp are mainly caused by local infection of hair roots, skin glands and a part of them are lipomas (enlargement of sebaceous glands). I think you have not to worry right now, you have to keep your scalp clean, you can use locally alcohol solution and in the coming days if you see that lump growing or becoming painful, then you have to see a local Doctor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.