<human>: Hello. About a month ago I discovered a lump on the top right side of my forehead right on my hairline. The hair has stopped growing in the spot and I have random pressure and pain from it. I went to the doctor and was prescribed antibiotics and was told it was an infected lymph node. Nothing happened and I believe its getting worse. Any idea?
<bot>: Hi! Thanks for sharing your health concerns with Chat Doctor! If someone with patchy hair loss and scalp lump comes to me, I divide the disease into two parts:1. Fungal infection causing scarring alopecia on the surface2. A sebaceous cyst or lymph node which is a lump under the skin therefore, for confirmation of the diagnoses, you need a microbiological test from the surface and an FNAC from the underlying lump; before going for therapy! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.