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How Can An Itchy Hard Lump In The Scalp Be Treated?
A tiny hard lump has developed under the skin at the top of my scalp.
It does not hurt -- however my head itches like crazy -- so much so that
lately i have been applying anti-itch lotion to it. What kind of a doctor
should I see. I have moved and do not have a regular MD close by --
I am worried because I have a sister who developed squameouscell
carcinoma in her mouth 10 years ago and it grew like crazy and she
passed away from it. But, with all the itching, hopefully mine is
something less serious. I have also had a terrible fingernail problem
for a year or so that I thought was just a dry skin condition, but now
not sure. Can you lead me in the right direction. I am not one to
worry about my health, however my roommate felt the lump earlier
today and said I had better have a doctor see it. Any advise is
appreciated.
Thanks. Pat
It does not hurt -- however my head itches like crazy -- so much so that
lately i have been applying anti-itch lotion to it. What kind of a doctor
should I see. I have moved and do not have a regular MD close by --
I am worried because I have a sister who developed squameouscell
carcinoma in her mouth 10 years ago and it grew like crazy and she
passed away from it. But, with all the itching, hopefully mine is
something less serious. I have also had a terrible fingernail problem
for a year or so that I thought was just a dry skin condition, but now
not sure. Can you lead me in the right direction. I am not one to
worry about my health, however my roommate felt the lump earlier
today and said I had better have a doctor see it. Any advise is
appreciated.
Thanks. Pat
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some dermoid cyst, skin adenexal tumor or some other lesion. You should go for biopsy of that lump.
It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. You should consult general surgeon first. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some dermoid cyst, skin adenexal tumor or some other lesion. You should go for biopsy of that lump.
It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. You should consult general surgeon first. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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