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My toddler has a pea sized lump on her arm. should i take her to her pediatrician or the dermatologist?
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Start with Pedi: Always start with your Pediatrican. Dermatologists are great resources but usually we save them for the more complicated cases. Pediatricians are well versed in determining whether a referral to a specialist is needed. Good luck!
Answered 9/6/2015
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Pediatrician: Hello. For a small lump that is otherwise asymptomatic, I think it is fine for your toddler to have it evaluated by her pediatrician first. If the lump is in the area where a vaccine was given, it could be a small cyst in the subcutaneous fat of the skin that will resolve in a few months. If the lump is something more unusual, the pediatrician will direct you on the appropriate referral doctor.
Answered 9/15/2015
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