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Theres an upraised bump on my back, it's round and has turned to a dark purple color. it has appeared in the same spot and disappears. what is it?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Can't tell for sure.: Bumps can be lots of things. It's hard to say without seeing it. It may be a cyst, or clogged oil gland. Any new bump should be checked by a doc, though. If pain, fever, increased redness, warmth, get checked asap.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 5/29/2015

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