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I have on my back my skin is kind of hard in an arear its in extreme pain and what is it?
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Infection: Usually painful lump could be infection, abcess or cellulitis. Have this taken a look if it is sudden.
Answered 4/16/2013
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See derm: You definitely need to see a dermatologist to diagnose this. There are different reasons the skin can become indurated or hard, including but not limited to infection, connective tissue disorders, trauma.
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