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my brother has a bump on his back the size of a quarter. it feels hard and does not hurt him. he works out in the sun. any clues as to what it is?

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Dr. Karen Butler
Dr. Karen Butler answered
Family Medicine 21 years experience
More info: A little more information is needed. How er how long has he had this? Has it changed in size or shape? Tender or painful? Not uncommon to have some skin masses if it bothers him go to doctor and have it removed
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