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I have a large purple lump under my breast the size of a dime. it almost looks like there's a pimple or white bump in the middle been on it for a week?

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Dr. Thomas Rothfeld answered

Get it checked: You should get that evaluated as soon as possible. It is likely an infection such as an abscess.

Dr Wallen and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/15/2015

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A member asked:

I have a large purple lump under my breast the size of a dime. it almost looks like there's a pimple or white bump in the middle been on it for a week?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Rothfeld answered

Dr Wallen and another doctor agreed

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