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HELP Big bump on the back of my head, is it normal? by MickM on 12 Dec, 2012 11:08
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After shaving my head I discovered a 1/2" diameter lump on the back of the middle of my head, just below being level with the tops of my ears. It's solid like bone and I discovered it by shaving over it and opening a pretty large cut. I don't seem to be able to shave it so I use an electric shaver for the lump. I thought it was my "bump of knowledge" but my wife say's only puppie dogs have them! I don't know if I'm posting in the correct section of the forum but I sure would like some help.
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#1 by Switchy on 12 Dec, 2012 12:20
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Could be a benign tumor, I had one on my neck. Had the doc take it out in the office and it was the size of a egg. Mainly a fatty tumor. They just pop up. But would have it checked out.
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#2 by Lynchy on 12 Dec, 2012 15:24
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I have a small bump in the same place. Mine is defiantly bone!
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#3 by MickM on 12 Dec, 2012 15:28
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Yes, this does feel like bone, it does not squish or move.
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#4 by Bald Hobbit on 12 Dec, 2012 16:10
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I've got it. Makes it look no different at all. It isn't visible, for sure, it's rare when those are. I thought everyone had those. Regardless, it isn't an issue.
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#5 by clipped on 12 Dec, 2012 21:37
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I believe that this is your occipital bone, which generally has a bump on it. It's part of what makes the back of a shaved head look interesting and gives our shaved heads character. Wikipedia describes it as: The occipital bone, a saucer-shaped membrane bone situated at the back and lower part of the cranium, is trapezoidal in shape and curved on itself. It is pierced by a large oval aperture, the foramen magnum, through which the cranial cavity communicates with the vertebral canal.
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#6 by TheSlyBear on 13 Dec, 2012 10:31
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When in doubt, get the opinion of a medical professional.
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#7 by Bald Hobbit on 13 Dec, 2012 11:09
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Guy, it's normal. Don't worry about it.
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#8 by slymyke on 13 Dec, 2012 13:35
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That bone was one of the things that kept me from buzzing or shaving my hair for so long. In my mind, it felt like it was the size of a softball. In reality, it was much, much smaller---and I worried for years over nothing.
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#9 by Bald Hobbit on 13 Dec, 2012 15:35
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...Quick and random question, why is it referred to as a bump of knowledge? That's the part of the brain that regulates eyesight...
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#10 by MickM on 14 Dec, 2012 22:21
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As I said I have the bump but no knowledge (according to my wife)
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#11 by alpha on 19 Dec, 2012 10:27
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The bump is called external occipital protuberance and it's a normal part of the occipital bone. Part of the trapezius muscle is attached to this "bump". Women have it less pronounced. I guess you can sleep calmly
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#12 by Bald Hobbit on 19 Dec, 2012 18:56
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It's totally normal... So don't go pounding it flat with a hammer... you could go blind...