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What Could I Do About A Red Raised Bump On The Back Of My Scalp?

Posted on Fri, 2 Feb 2024

Question: Hi I have had a red raised bump on the back of my scalp for 6 weeks. I went to my GP who advised coal tar shampoo and a steroid cream treatment which has not worked. Do you know what this could be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload more images

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image.
This could possibly be a wart. I request you to kindly upload a few more good quality images of the affected area without camera flash.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (29 minutes later)

Does a wart normally make surrounding area red? I have been worried about skin cancer- can you confirm this is not that? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding raised lesion on scalp.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
No this is not skin cancer.
Do you have any, associated symptoms?like Itching? Pain?
Is it smooth or does it have a rough/bumpy feel of surface?and Is/was there any overlying scaling?
Is it soft/firm or hard to palpation?

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (36 minutes later)

No itching/ pain. Was overlying scaling which has now gone. Feels slightly rough. Soft-firm to touch.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding scalp lesion

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
Seems most likely a either a Wart or possibly a Pilar cyst. Certainly not a cancer.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy