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My boyfriend has a small lump on his chest and it hurts when it gets touched. what could it be? should he go see a doctor?

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : It is probably an infected hair follicle. He may need antibiotics but sometimes they will clear up like a pimple. But they can progress and become a boil or abscess.

Answered 7/14/2013

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A member asked:

My boyfriend has a small lump on his chest and it hurts when it gets touched. what could it be? should he go see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

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