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I have a very small (pea-sized) green/purple/blue lump under the skin on my arm. it's not painful to touch and has been there for quite along time.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Tough to say: Skin lesions are very difficult to diagnose over the computer. Most skin conditions are benign, but the best advice for you is to have it examined in person by a provider to assure all is well and get it properly diagnosed and assessed. best wishes.

Answered 6/25/2017

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A member asked:

I have a very small (pea-sized) green/purple/blue lump under the skin on my arm. it's not painful to touch and has been there for quite along time.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

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