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What Do Painless Lumps On Head Indicate?

I have several knots on my head, they feel like bone and are right under the skin. Some of them are rather small and others are larger, they don't seem to grow or srink, but on the bright side they don't hurt. I really wouldn't know they were there except I can feel them and if I part my hair over one of them it does look like it protrudes. What could these be and why do I have so many of them? I am 56 years old and noticed the first one about 6 yrs. ago. My doctor does not seem concerned but really has no answer for me. Any ideas?
Sat, 21 Jun 2014
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

For sure it is nothing you should be worried about. In such location most probable is sebaceous cyst. Its a benign skin lesion filled with whitish masses. It does not lead to a cancer. However in some cases it can get infected and turn into abscess.
Please consult a surgeon with this issue. In case of doubts, ultrasound can be done.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Do Painless Lumps On Head Indicate?

Hello! Thank you for the query. For sure it is nothing you should be worried about. In such location most probable is sebaceous cyst. Its a benign skin lesion filled with whitish masses. It does not lead to a cancer. However in some cases it can get infected and turn into abscess. Please consult a surgeon with this issue. In case of doubts, ultrasound can be done. Hope this will help. Regards.