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What Causes A Painless Soft Spot On The Scalp?

My wife is 49. The other day she had me feel the top of her head. She has a very soft spot about one inch diameter and is more like a hole. She never noticed it all of her life and that was the first time I had felt it. Not painful. No headaches. No symptoms. No trauma. Blood work couple of months ago normal.What could this be?
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painless soft spot on the scalp . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like skin cysts , cherry angioma , folliculitis , lipomas and neurofibromas , hyperthyroidism and lichen planus . I would suggest you to consult dermatologist if it is start growing or start changing its consistency . Doctor may examine physically and take biopsy . Doctor may prescribe steroid drug , liposuction or recommend removing it surgically . For now do not touch it again , maintain hygiene of scalp and again and apply warm compresses .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes A Painless Soft Spot On The Scalp?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painless soft spot on the scalp . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like skin cysts , cherry angioma , folliculitis , lipomas and neurofibromas , hyperthyroidism and lichen planus . I would suggest you to consult dermatologist if it is start growing or start changing its consistency . Doctor may examine physically and take biopsy . Doctor may prescribe steroid drug , liposuction or recommend removing it surgically . For now do not touch it again , maintain hygiene of scalp and again and apply warm compresses . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari