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I have 2 small pimple like bumps on my lower back and they hurt, they are the size of a seed?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Small back bumps: Could be folliculitis which is an infection of hair follicle , a sebacous cyst or sebacous gland infection (acne),rarely a wart or growth. Would have it checked out by doctor /urgent care , as they can enlarge. May improve with antibiotics either topical like bacitracin or oral.

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Answered 8/22/2014

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A member asked:

I have 2 small pimple like bumps on my lower back and they hurt, they are the size of a seed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Brand and 2 doctors agreed

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