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I have a lump on my forearm underneath my skin. it's not painful and it's sort of hard. the area of the lump is darkening. i'm worried, what is it?

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Forearm lump: Best to seek in person examination by Derm or Surgeon. Could be lipoma, cyst, etc. Needs removal and biopsy.

Answered 11/10/2015

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A member asked:

I have a lump on my forearm underneath my skin. it's not painful and it's sort of hard. the area of the lump is darkening. i'm worried, what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

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