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My bf gets this same bump on his chest that keeps coming back. it comes out clear, doesn't leave a hole, smells really bad and is really hard.

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Probably a cyst: What you describe is probably a epidermoid cyst . if it keeps coming back you can get it removed.

Answered 7/31/2018

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A member asked:

My bf gets this same bump on his chest that keeps coming back. it comes out clear, doesn't leave a hole, smells really bad and is really hard.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Wright answered

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