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I m having a weired skin growth at a place on head, where I had a little but deep injury from iron nail some 15 years back.

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It can be hypertrophic scar or rarely cancerous growth Please consult a dermatologist in person ... Read More

I recently discovered a growth in my head. Its painless untill pinched and no discharge. Dosnt itch too. Its almost like a mole with cracked and flaky surface. Pls advise.

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Hello, Thank you for the clear photograph. It really helps with the diagnosis. This appears to be a Seborrheic Keratosis. The condition is benign and can develop any time during a person's life. Se ... Read More

Hi Once we have noticed good growth in head circumference in initial 3 months. Should we be worried about head growth in future ? Would the growth continue naturally ? Does Vitamin D3 help in head growth

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Greetings continue vit d 3 till 1 yr No relation. ... Read More

My father had back pain. He couldn't move. The hot water bottle gave him some relief. But he has a job and he has to work. What can be done to soothe his pain and remove it from the root? What can be the cause of this problem? What can we do from our end to make him more comfortable?

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need clinical examination and personal discussion ... Read More

At the back side of my head there is small growth of bone,feel to the hand..but no pain...Is this is serious problem please help...thanks

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hard swelling over scalp are usually dermoid cyst or osteoma both are benign ,nothing to be worry, if it is paining , or sudden increase in growth consult orthopedic surgeon ... Read More

Hi My baby was born on 14th Feb with HC of 32 cm. The head growth noted till 4th April was 38 cm.Now again when we measured on 2nd May Head size is 41 cm. Is it normal or growth is less?

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It’s on the higher side Please review with ur pediatrician ... Read More

In the last 1 year There has been a growth of bump like structure on my head which actually don't hurt But its size has increased a bit It looks very very ugly when I shed my hair completely Besides it seems like it's growth is not going to stop Which will lead to it's enlargement What medication should be preferred to check its growth and th

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Send photos of the spots ... Read More

Hi, I have a dark patch on my back and hair has grown on it. There's also an abnormal growth on my shoulders as well.

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Undergo laser hair removal therapy.otherwise, few creams also available.. contact me by direct online consultation for treatment by sending photos. ... Read More

Hi, I am having hairfall and my hair line has moved way back... I want to know about any permanent ayurvedic hair growth treatment with gauranteed results without any side effects

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You are suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts receeding from the front. This ... Read More

My little brother has down syndrome and has an abnormal growth in a pimple at the back of his head, i took him to a doctor who said,his case is called Hydra Adinites or something similar. He said the only solution is to remove it surgically. I need a second opinion please as it became very scary to look at.

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Probably hair root infection..do send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I have had skin problems for many years on my face, head, neck, and back. On my face (cheeks & beard area) I get recurrent, sometimes painful pimples that leave dark marks. On my scalp & back of head, I get painful bumps, often after haircuts; some become large, pus-filled, slow to heal, and leave dark marks. On my neck & bea

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Need oral medicines Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment ... Read More

Back side of head pointed pain ,just behind eyes . My main work is on computer only so please suggest

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You need to get your ophthalmic examination done and check for any need of spectacle ... Read More

My kids head circumference was 35.5cm at birth , 37.5 at one month , 39.6cm at two months and 39.7cm at three months. Between 2 to 3 months it grew by only 0.1 cm is there a cause of concern ?

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I totally understand your concern Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat Contact num ... Read More

Hello doctors, I have been having some strange pains towards the base of the right skull, where the head meets the neck (or diagonally behind the right ear at the hollow point along the neck, pictures attached). Also there is a slight throbbing below my wisdom tooth at the right lower jaw. I have had OTC pain relief meds but they have given me temp

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I suggest taking proper homoeopathic treatment. ... Read More

My son is having pain in back side of the head for past 3 days, specially when he is walking or looking down. Want to know the reason and treatment. Regards 🙏

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Do CT scan brain and reoprt ... Read More

I have some pimple type growth on my penis head. Started with one and slowly getting more from the past few weeks. Noticed while taking bath and it starts small but then starts to grow. I've never had this problem and take shower twice a day with soap. They are not itchy or cause any kind of pain. However, if accidentally popped they are filled wi

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These seems like viral infection (molluscum) ... Read More

Baby age:16 months. Weight: 8.22kg. He had fever last week on 26th august evening of 101 and the fever lasted till 28th august early morning. After that he had cough for 2 days and recovered now. But 2 days back I noticed lymph node swollen at back of his head left side which is soft and movebale and size less than a pea. No pain and redness and s

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Mild throat infection also can give this In normal times also we can feel lymph nodes sometimes ... Read More

Sensation in the back head like a shock for just a second or mini second and it covers the left side leg also.. in cervical MRI report c4/5 and c5:6 disc has been prolapse..so can you guide me..what type of disease is this?

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Need further history like radiation of pain to the the upper limbs, history of tingling sensation And also need the MRI images and report to comment further ... Read More

Hello doctor, Today morning my baby back of his head hits to the curved edge of the Almirah and he looks very normal and no swelling or lump in the head. But i am still worried about my son. Please advise on this ans thanks in advance.

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No need to worry as there are no symptoms. Watch for vomiting, bleeding or change in behaviour for next 2 days. Visit a pediatrician if these symptoms or any other problems are there ... Read More

I feel pain on my back part of head on laughing , jumping or dancing which is unbearable and I need to stop the activity immediately.However I have gone through CT scan but it was normal and PNS Scan Shows acute Sinusitis.Is this pain is due to sinusitis? Besides it I feel cramping sound on mouth opening or eating.I have Also BP problem and feel b

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The pain on back of the head can probably due to sinusitis. Avoid foods( refrigerated foods) and environment( dust, agarbatti) that trigger your sinusitis. Breathless is also due to the sinusitis as ... Read More

Hi Sir/Ma'am, My Mother had a Bypass surgery in 2021. She is taking her medicines of Heart, BP, Thyroid and Sugar. Recently sometimes she experiences sudden pain at the back of head, Dizziness and Nausea. Sometimes when this happens she vomits as well. Is this all related to Heart? If yes then let me know what I can do here

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Good evening. This does not look like a heart related problem. Kindly meet a neurologist. ... Read More

Hi doctor From yesterday evening my daughter is complaining of back head pain after few hours her body temperat ure became high..feverish temperature.. Today therey Was slight fever and headache went away during day time. .we did not give any calpol syrup..again now she complained back head pain when she presses her head in back...the pain went awa

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Greetings it could be due to viral fever ... Read More

Hi doctor From yesterday evening my daughter is complaining of back head pain after few hours her body temperat ure became high... feverish temperature.. Today there was slight fever and headache went away during day time... we did not give any calpol syrup...again now she complained back head pain when she presses her head in back... before 2 mont

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Greetings it's due to fever ... Read More

I fell from stairs i was holding my 11 months baby. She banged her back of head i feel from last 3 steps. She was shockef first then she cried. No vomiting no unconscious behaving normal. Did she get brain injury? However she remembered the episode in sleep n cried saying boo boo. Did she get brain injury

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Greetings kindly visit Pediatrician in person so that they can examine the child well and let you know ... Read More

My wife is 25 yrs old...She suffer from head pain on upper middle part of head..This pain also connect to her outer back side of both ears .She also feels heaviness in both ears . Due to excess sound her pain increases in ears and also back side of her neck. Pls advise. Pls suggest one effective pain realted medicine for pain management. Right now

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Start tab naproxen And likely it can be sinusitis Please see a doctor Thank you ... Read More

My baby is 6 months old. I have noticed a small lump at the back of the head( left lower side), like the size of a pea seed. It's been there for quite a long time and hasn't changed in size. It's not painful, and my baby seems to be eating, sleeping, and behaving normally. The lump feels like it's just under the skin and can be moved slightly when

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Hello parent! Small lumps size of a pea, with the kind of mobility you describe, are common - usually a small lipoma or a neurofibroma. These are incidental findings in most cases, do not grow, a ... Read More

Hi all .if anyone can help me with this issue which am facing since a month.Sometimes while walking from a sitting position I get a sort of jerk or pain that transmits to back of the head for few seconds.feel quite pain for few seconds in the head. Hi all .if anyone can help me with this issue which am facing since a month.Sometimes while walking f

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Get xray cervical spine ... Read More

Hello doc, am having following symptoms from a week: Nasal congestion Frontal sinus pain and pressure Neck pain Back head pain and formication on back head Poor posture sleep These symptoms increase whenever felt anxious What could be the problem ??? And suggest diagnosis

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All are symptoms of viral fever with sinusitis. ... Read More

Hello I have a 6 month old and his head has become flat backside. Back of the head is flat. I have tried changing sleeping positions & giving more tummy time.. still no results. I want to know if his head will be ome round on it's own or it will remain flat ..

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It is a slow and tedious process. Do not expect results in 10-15 days. Just like it took a long time to flatten it will also take a long time for it to become more rounded. Also, check if the father a ... Read More

My kid is 6 yrs old . She has scalp redness at back of head and nape of neck .at the time of headshave at age 4 I have noticed the redness . Still the redness is there . She has very sensitive skin . The redness is more when covered with hair and after wake up ( the back of head is pressed on pillow). I am so scared . Pls guide . I attach the photo

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Greetings it's normal due to pressure ... Read More

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