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A 18-year-old female asked:

recently i scratched a hard bump on my skin (on lower back) and it was red but i felt like its still there deep down in the skin.now i noticed that the big dark scab appeared there and i'm scared...why is the scab so big and dark? what was the bump on my

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Don't be scared: Probably an inflamed tricholemmal cyst. Annoying, not serious. Correct definition of the problem requires exam by medical professional. Probably simple drainage will bring relief.
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I have a large bump under my skin on the lower back. Whatcould it be?

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Have you doc look at: Most likely a lipoma (fatty tumor) or a cyst. Needs to be looked at by your family gp. Good luck from nyc.
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I have a small patch of skin that's dry and flakey on my lower back on the right side. The dried skin is white.What could this be?

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See Dermatologist: Could be eczema. See a dermatologist.
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I have two small dots that seem to be holes that are just covered in a layer of skin on my lower back and i don't know what they are? help!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
Pathology 49 years experience
? Spina bifida: occulta: What you described suggests a harmless developmental anomaly called spina bifida occulta. It is harmless. Next time you see your doctor ask her/him to take a look. You may consult this site for information on this topic: http://nervous-system.emedtv.com/spina-bifida-occulta/spina-bifida-occulta-p2.html For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex. Get HPV vaccine.
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