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I have four subcutaneous lumps ons my lower back. they are red and not painful. they are small and. one seems to be deep on the skin ore body fat?

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Subcutaneous Bumps: Without seeing the lesions it is very difficult to make a diagnosis. The lesions could be epidermoid cysts, lipomas which are fatty rumors, cystic acne lesions or even minor infections.

Dr Shakov agreed

Answered 8/25/2019

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