What causes small lump with pink color and tender to touch on head?
Patient: Hi... my 11 year old daughter complained of her head hurting today near the crown of her head. I felt and looked at her scalp and noticed a small lump on her scalp. It is a little pink and tender to the touch. Any thoughts on what it could be? It was bothering her a good deal tonight just when moving her head up and down. Doctor: Hello. I just read through your question.This could the result of a small trauma, like a small bump to the head or it could be a small abscess. These sometimes happen when there is a small, sometimes unnoticeable, break in the skin and the area becomes infected. I recommend consulting with your doctor so the correct diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment plan implemented.