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I get this purple coloured lump under my skin on my cheek, it appears on my skin nearly every day for about an hour and then goes. what could this be?

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Dr. William Schmidt answered

You got me: I suggest you take a picture to a dermatologist and ask for an opinion.

Answered 9/20/2014

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A member asked:

I get this purple coloured lump under my skin on my cheek, it appears on my skin nearly every day for about an hour and then goes. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Schmidt answered

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