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What could the cause be of a hard lump under my skin on my upper thought that hurts when i apply pressure to it. not very big ?

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Lump: Many things it could be so get it examined. It could be a cyst , infection for example.

Dr Dohan agreed

Answered 7/22/2015

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A member asked:

What could the cause be of a hard lump under my skin on my upper thought that hurts when i apply pressure to it. not very big ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julan Crane answered

Dr Dohan agreed

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