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I have a small, hard reddish bump on my back and its been there for quite some time. at one point it has seemed to discharged, but its still there. ?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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See Dermatologist: A skin lesion that does not heal / resolve should be examined by an expert. If your primary dr is comfortable with evaluating it, ok, otherwise see a dermatologist.

Answered 3/31/2013

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A member asked:

I have a small, hard reddish bump on my back and its been there for quite some time. at one point it has seemed to discharged, but its still there. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

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