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I have small swelling on my back for many years, secretes white foul smelling sticky substance when pressed, and gets painful then. what it could be?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Most likely: a sebaceous cyst warm compresses and good hygiene will help keep it at bay

Answered 7/18/2014

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