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I have a hard lump that is tight on my back that has started to drain and is painful what could it be?
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Hard to say: Without seeing it. Could be a draining sebaceous cyst or an infected carbuncle or an entrapped hair that got infected. You need to see your doc. Probably needs further attention, maybe more drainage, packing or even antibiotics . Some require surgery.
Answered 3/17/2014
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