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I have a pimple like bump on upper leg (not my bottom) and it's not painful but has been there for over a year. what should i do?

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Dr. Nadia Ghattas answered

A pimple : Most likely it is a sebaceous cyst, but sine you have it for more than a year you should check it out with your doctor, it is not urgent but have it checked. Good luck.

Answered 7/17/2015

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A member asked:

I have a pimple like bump on upper leg (not my bottom) and it's not painful but has been there for over a year. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nadia Ghattas answered

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