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Should i be concerned if i woke up this morning to notice a hard painful lump under my skin on the hairline of the back of my neck, what could this be?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

A boil: Most likely this is a boil or infection in a hair follicle. Warm, moist compresses may help.

Answered 3/27/2016

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A member asked:

Should i be concerned if i woke up this morning to notice a hard painful lump under my skin on the hairline of the back of my neck, what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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