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I have a small lump under the skin on my neck in the middle it is about the size of a pea and it rolls underneath my fingers and feels like its brakin?

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Dr. Fredric Pullen answered

Benign cyst: This is probably a benign sebaceous cyst or ingrown hair in your neck. Use hot soaks on it 2-3 times a day and it will resolve. If not, it may need to be removed surgically.

Answered 11/9/2015

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A member asked:

I have a small lump under the skin on my neck in the middle it is about the size of a pea and it rolls underneath my fingers and feels like its brakin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Fredric Pullen answered

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