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I have a pea sized hard lump on my left side, back of the neck about 1" from my hairline. no pain and it's under my skin. had for couple months?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

[probably acne cyst: Since it is not inflamed you can ignore it. No attention indicated unless it becomes larger, tender, or drains.

Answered 9/3/2019

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A member asked:

I have a pea sized hard lump on my left side, back of the neck about 1" from my hairline. no pain and it's under my skin. had for couple months?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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