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I have a spot on my lower back that doesn't hurt but its like a pimple and u can squeeze puss out. should i be worried about it?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Skin lesion: If u can express pus from lesion, best to have it checked & treated. With so MRSA now in the community, it's best not to take chances. See doc; give good history: how long it's been there, bleeding? Pus? Pain? Redness? Fever? Insect bite prior to appearance?

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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