Question 1

i have a semi-hard lump under the skin on the side of my leg. it started out like a bug bite on the external skin and now there is discomfort ?

Accepted Answer

Lump/pain: It sounds like a cyst that may now be infected. Be examined and drained or removed if indicated. Some doctors also give antibiotics. All the best.

Question 2

what doctor should i see about a roundish semi-soft lump under the skin just below the earlobe behind the jaw? noticed it 3 days ago, and thought it was a non-itchy bug bite. it seems bigger now, and the area around there is achy. no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: See a skin specialist (Dermatologist) for initial evaluation.   The skin specialist may biopsy it, remove it completely or refer you to ENT (Ear-Nose-Throat specialist).

Question 3

i have an itchy and painful insect bite that i have had for three weeks. now it is hard with a big lump under the skin. it won't go away.

Accepted Answer

It is likely.....: ....Infected, probably from scratching it.  See your doctor about this for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 4

i've had an insect bite on my arm. for 2 weeks. the swelling and reddness got worse after 3 days, but seemed to get better after that. now, i feel a very hard lump beneath my skin which isn't going away. it only hurts if i touch it, though, but it no long

Accepted Answer

INSECT BITE: It can be infected and turned to a hard lump under the skin. Check with your md if it needs incision or antibiotic.

Question 5

due to an insect bite, i have a very large lump on my leg (4 in by 3 in). when the skin is pulled, it feels a little sore. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Checked: Some abscesses begin as a bite and often need to be drained. Have it checked. All the best.

Question 6

i have a couple lumps under my skin, i'm not sure if they're spider bites or if i should be more concerned.

Accepted Answer

It is almost: impossible to diagnose complaints of this nature over the internet without being able to see and feel the areas in question. If this is concerning to you, you will need to see a health care professional who can fully evaluate the area of concern.

Question 7

i got hit in the head really hard by a book off my desk, it is now a decent sized lump and it bled a bit, how long till this goes away?

Accepted Answer

Lump: It sometimes takes up to 2 weeks to disappear and sometimes you may even be left with a permanent lump. Good Luck

Question 8

i have 3 small lumps in my right side of the neck, what possible is this? it is a little bit painful, and it connects in my head. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to know without examining you. If you have or had any infection in your mouth or face area, these may be lymph nodes. You may feel the nodes every couple of weeks, if any of the lymph glands doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 9

a small lump under skin from love bite?

Accepted Answer

: These usually represent collections of calcium/debris left over from a deep blood clot under the skin. They can take weeks/months to fully dissipate. I would not consider it likely to cause problems. If you go in for another reason your doc can confirm it.

Question 10

i have a small lump inside my skin on my left side and inch under my rub cage and it hurts a bit when i press on it. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Angiolipoma: This is a painful tumor of the skin that can be excised. Go see your dermatologist.

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Bug bite lump in skin

A member asked:

I have a semi-hard lump under the skin on the side of my leg. it started out like a bug bite on the external skin and now there is discomfort ?

A member asked:

What doctor should i see about a roundish semi-soft lump under the skin just below the earlobe behind the jaw? noticed it 3 days ago, and thought it was a non-itchy bug bite. it seems bigger now, and the area around there is achy. no other symptoms?

A member asked:

I have an itchy and painful insect bite that i have had for three weeks. now it is hard with a big lump under the skin. it won't go away.

A member asked:

I've had an insect bite on my arm. for 2 weeks. the swelling and reddness got worse after 3 days, but seemed to get better after that. now, i feel a very hard lump beneath my skin which isn't going away. it only hurts if i touch it, though, but it no long

A member asked:

Due to an insect bite, i have a very large lump on my leg (4 in by 3 in). when the skin is pulled, it feels a little sore. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

I have a couple lumps under my skin, i'm not sure if they're spider bites or if i should be more concerned.

A member asked:

I got hit in the head really hard by a book off my desk, it is now a decent sized lump and it bled a bit, how long till this goes away?

A member asked:

I have 3 small lumps in my right side of the neck, what possible is this? it is a little bit painful, and it connects in my head. thank you?

A member asked:

A small lump under skin from love bite?

A member asked:

I have a small lump inside my skin on my left side and inch under my rub cage and it hurts a bit when i press on it. what could it be?

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