What causes lumps on scalp with a head cold?
Patient: I m a 64 year old male suffering from a head cold for the past 3 days. I showered this afternoon and noticed several lumps under my scalp, each 3/4 to 1 in diameter (the shapes varried and aren t symetrical). Should I be concerned? I ve had sinus problems for years and had emergency surgery on one side while serving in the military as a pilot. Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymphnodes due to reactive hyperplasia or some cyst or skin adenexal tumor.  You should take a course of antibiotics. If it doesn't respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.