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A 34-year-old male asked:

I got a small tiny lump on the skin of my elbow 8 monthes ago, i pressed it and a small amount of white creamy cheese came out, later on got a bit bigger and reddish colour.

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Dr. David Houghton
Dr. David Houghtonanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Sebaceous cyst?: Sometimes oil glands in skin get plugged leading to accumulation of oils in a cyst. Sometimes they get infected. If persistent it can be removed. See a doctor if bothersome, but generally not dangerous.
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Dr. Aleks Radovic
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Sounds like a ...: Abscess or boil. It would be wise to see your doctor as you might require an antibiotic if the area is still red, warm, inflamed or tender. Best of luck.
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan
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Dermatology 59 years experience
Comedone: A small acne cyst associated with a hair. OK to squeeze it out.
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