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Hard, painful lump under skin. not visible. slight redness. noticed 48 hrs ago. nickel size. a bit tender around lump. doesn't move. thoughts?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Any "hard" lump: which is NON-MOVABLE needs evaluation by your Health Care Provider.. Sounds like infected lymph gland which requires attention! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 4/30/2016

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

An inflamed: lymph node or sebaceous cyst. See your Dr. if it persists.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Hard, painful lump under skin. not visible. slight redness. noticed 48 hrs ago. nickel size. a bit tender around lump. doesn't move. thoughts?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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