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What Causes Small Swellings On Scalp Of 4 Year Old?
Hi. Since last week my 4 yr old son is getting some small swellings / boils over his head which does not give him any pains but his scalp gets small small swelling. Which disappears after a day or so. There is no fixed place it happens any where on his head/scalp only. Pls guide.
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
Hi...by what you quote I feel that it could be a seborrhea scalp with lymphadenopathy. I feel that is what you are able to palpate as nodular swellings. I suggest you get in touch with your kid's pediatrician as soon as possible.
regards - Dr. Sumanth
regards - Dr. Sumanth
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