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What Causes A Pea Sized Bump On The Scalp?
Question: I have a pea sized, raised growth on my scalp that does not hurt and is light or turns pink if i mess with it. It is hard to the touch and has a bumpy appearan
Don't mess with it
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What could this be?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
It would be impossible to tell without performing a physical exam. It could be many things, including a fat deposit, a bony prominence, a tiny collection of blood vessels, a mole. Probably not dangerous, but you need to have it examined in-person.
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Followup
Detailed Answer:
It would be impossible to tell without performing a physical exam. It could be many things, including a fat deposit, a bony prominence, a tiny collection of blood vessels, a mole. Probably not dangerous, but you need to have it examined in-person.
Please remember to rate and close this answer if you find it satisfactory.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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