Question 1

i have a bump on my back, i asked my professor who is a md but i wanted to get a second opinion, she said it was a skin tag?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: Skin tags are easy to identify and are not harmful.  However if you are worried see a dermatologist.

Question 2

what to do if i have a black bump on my back what is it?

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There is not a way: To diagnose your lesion with the information provided. It would be in your best interest to be evaluated by your dermatologist - especially if this is a  mole that has changed in color, has variegated colors, irregular contours, bleeds, is assymetric or bleeds/ itches.

Question 3

i have a hard bump on my back. should i get it look at. the bump is painful at times and i am have some pain in my back.

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, that will need to be medically evaluated.  If you get increased pain, redness, fever, or swelling it will need to be seen as an emergency.

Question 4

i have a large bump on my back that grows/shrinks. once i was able to extract min. puss. it's now large and painful but moveable. nothing extracting. ?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: It may be a sebaceous cyst that you may want removed. Review it with your doctor. All the best.

Question 5

i have had a bump on my back for a few months that looks like a blood blister, i have popped it like a blood blister and it went but came back?

Accepted Answer

Blocked gland?: A sebaceous cyst is a collection of oily fluid that occurs when an oil gland is blocked.  Some folks are more prone to them than other and they often appear on the neck, shoulders, and back.  Try to avoid skin products that are oily.  Please see doc. IF it is a cyst, he/she can remove it.  The sack must be removed otherwise it is likely to refill.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

i have a hard bump on my back which feels like a knot, but its too hard to be a knot and feels more like a bone, i have been getting a sore and tense neck lately.. i have had this bumb for very long now and its starting to concern me.

Accepted Answer

Bump on the back : The "back" has a lot of normal hard bumps;  from the spine called spinous processes, the sacrum (part of the back of the pelvis)  has bumps as does the iliac crest. You can look at them on the internet. A tense neck should be evaluated in person. It can be from muscle tension, pinched nerves, arthritis, disc disease, infections, or emotional stresses.

Question 7

i have a bump on my lower back thats hurts like crazy?

Accepted Answer

Bump lower back: Could be a boil , an infected sebacous cyst or rarely a  growth. Would have it checked out by doctor /urgent care , as they can enlarge. May improve with antibiotics either topical like bacitracin or oral.

Question 8

i have a bump on my upper back just wonder exactly what it is. its not in pain unless i start to touch it a lot just looking for some?

Accepted Answer

EIC?: An epidermal inclusion cyst came to mind when I read your question.     You would need to be examined by a physician to know for sure and to discuss your treatment options.    I wish you the best.

Question 9

i have a bump on my lower back due to acrobatic sport including rolling techniques. i only feel pain if i touch or is in direct contact with the bump?

Accepted Answer

Monitor: Muscle knots in your back can be painful, especially if they are big and aren't going away. Some knots may cause mild discomfort, while others may affect your ability to sleep, work and move. Try further exercises or physical therapy / massage. If they symptoms worsen, see your physician. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/myofascial-pain-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20033195

Question 10

i have a bump on my lower back by my tailbone, and its filled with puss. it'll drain and go away for a week, and then come back. what can i do for it?

Accepted Answer

Infected cyst: It sounds like you have an infected cyst.  You need to be seen to get this evaluated.  It needs to be removed so that it does not keep coming back.

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I have a bump on my back, i asked my professor who is a md but i wanted to get a second opinion, she said it was a skin tag?

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What to do if i have a black bump on my back what is it?

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I have a hard bump on my back. should i get it look at. the bump is painful at times and i am have some pain in my back.

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I have a large bump on my back that grows/shrinks. once i was able to extract min. puss. it's now large and painful but moveable. nothing extracting. ?

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I have had a bump on my back for a few months that looks like a blood blister, i have popped it like a blood blister and it went but came back?

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I have a hard bump on my back which feels like a knot, but its too hard to be a knot and feels more like a bone, i have been getting a sore and tense neck lately.. i have had this bumb for very long now and its starting to concern me.

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I have a bump on my lower back thats hurts like crazy?

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I have a bump on my upper back just wonder exactly what it is. its not in pain unless i start to touch it a lot just looking for some?

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I have a bump on my lower back due to acrobatic sport including rolling techniques. i only feel pain if i touch or is in direct contact with the bump?

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I have a bump on my lower back by my tailbone, and its filled with puss. it'll drain and go away for a week, and then come back. what can i do for it?

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