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I got 2 lipoma bumps on my scalp. I'm losing hair where the bump is. Can my hair grow back if I remove the lipoma?

April 9, 2016
Asked By:dibdy413 in New Zealand, NZ

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Answer: Hair loss from lipoma

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Answer: Hair loss from lipoma

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