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I have a hard lump under my skin that doesn't hurt. when i squeeze a little bit of white pus comes out. its been there three days..when to see doc?

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Dont: touch it may get infected then u won't have any time to ask when to see a doctor. It is a sebaceous cyst, may fade away if not and if bothersome may get excision.

Answered 8/23/2019

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A member asked:

I have a hard lump under my skin that doesn't hurt. when i squeeze a little bit of white pus comes out. its been there three days..when to see doc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrit Singh answered

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