Question 1

red bump inside of bellybutton about the size of a pencil eraser and pusses. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical granuloma?: You have a umbilical infection. See your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 2

my grandson is six weeks old and has a red bump inside his bellybutton about the size of an pencil eraser. it also pusses what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical granuloma: This is an irritated growth. It is usually treated with silver nitrate application to the growth. It gets better in a few weeks. Call the doctor to have them do this simple non urgent procedure.

Question 3

a bump on my cheek several years old grew to about pencil eraser size in a week to two week's time. picked at it, some bleeding & now it's gone?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: sounds like you may have had some cystic structure - may have been an ingrown hair or a pimple. Good news - it is gone.

Question 4

woke up this morning with an odd bump on my face. theres a really tiny raised bump on my cheek, then the area around it isnt raised but is the size of an pencil eraser & red. any ideas what it could be?

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: In a person your age, acne is not an uncommon cause of red bumps on the face. Another cause could be an insect bite. There are many mosquitos, chiggers, fleas and spiders in the environment right now that can all cause small, red raised bumps with a red base.

Question 5

a small hard bump suddenly appeared on my tonsil 2 mos ago. slightly raised pencil eraser size in diameter. what could it b? can ent biopsy it? scans?

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Need exam: There are multiple possibilities:  Lymphoid tissue, cryptic debris/tonsillolith, papilloma, abscess, and various benign or malignant neoplasia.  An evaluation with an otolaryngologist (ENT) is recommended.  Biopsy or CT will be dependent on examination and assessment.

Question 6

my 17 year old daughter has a pencil eraser size hard painful bump above her left eye, just below the eyebrow. any ideas on what it could be?

Accepted Answer

Infection: It is likely an infection, but there are other possibilities.  Take her to an ophthalmologist for management.

Question 7

i have a raised bump under the surface of the skin on my breast. it's painless & soft when pressed on. the skin over it is red/brownish. its size is like of a pencil eraser. it's still here after 9 days. what could it be? worried about cancer?

Accepted Answer

: It is likely an epidermal or sebaceous cyst. Very low chance that it may be due to breast cancer. It is best to have a healthcare professional check it out to alleviate your anxiety and also to offer the appropriate work-up and management.

Question 8

when it is hot outside i get these bumps on my fingers that are very painful, i am not sure what they are? they range in size but can get pretty big.

Accepted Answer

Could be: dishydrotic eczema   steroid creams sometimes help would be good to see a picture

Question 9

i have had a bump on my finger for years, recently it has been growing, tripling in size. it is squishy, does not move, is pink. hurts when i write. ?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Not likely life-threatening. But the rapid recent growth is very significant. Get checked soon.

Question 10

i have a small pencil dot sized bump/blister in my mouth. it it painless?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The level of pain can be related to the underlying cause of the bump/blister.If ist is viral in nature, then possibly it may be relatively painless to bothersome. On the other hand, if is related to trauma, pain could be quite high.

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Red bump inside of bellybutton about the size of a pencil eraser and pusses. what could it be?

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My grandson is six weeks old and has a red bump inside his bellybutton about the size of an pencil eraser. it also pusses what could it be?

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A bump on my cheek several years old grew to about pencil eraser size in a week to two week's time. picked at it, some bleeding & now it's gone?

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Woke up this morning with an odd bump on my face. theres a really tiny raised bump on my cheek, then the area around it isnt raised but is the size of an pencil eraser & red. any ideas what it could be?

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A small hard bump suddenly appeared on my tonsil 2 mos ago. slightly raised pencil eraser size in diameter. what could it b? can ent biopsy it? scans?

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My 17 year old daughter has a pencil eraser size hard painful bump above her left eye, just below the eyebrow. any ideas on what it could be?

A member asked:

I have a raised bump under the surface of the skin on my breast. it's painless & soft when pressed on. the skin over it is red/brownish. its size is like of a pencil eraser. it's still here after 9 days. what could it be? worried about cancer?

A member asked:

When it is hot outside i get these bumps on my fingers that are very painful, i am not sure what they are? they range in size but can get pretty big.

A member asked:

I have had a bump on my finger for years, recently it has been growing, tripling in size. it is squishy, does not move, is pink. hurts when i write. ?

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I have a small pencil dot sized bump/blister in my mouth. it it painless?

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