What Causes Persistent Lump On The Scalp?

Posted on Fri, 20 Jan 2017

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Question : Hi i have a lump on my scalp its been there 6 months ive been told by doctor no treatment is needed but im still concerned as doctor said it would go away.The lump is not painfull or itchy

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Sebaceous cyst or a lipoma as explained

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific and the pictures.
If you are talking about the lump that is showing balding the possibilities are:
- Sebaceous cyst if the lump moves with the skin.
- Lipoma if the lump moves free under the skin.

Lipomas do not regress but sebaceous cysts can.
If there are no symptoms you can have a wait and watch policy or better consult a General Surgeon for clinical evaluation, examination and surgery if he thinks is required.
Nothing great to worry in such scalp lump.

I hope this answers your query.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar