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Bump like boil in the middle of my back on the spine, its been there for about a month, at times it itches and at other times it hurts.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam/treatment: this may be a sebaceous cyst or abscess. Cannot be diagnosed without direct visualization. This may require surgical excision or drainage. Please get examined, evaluated, diagnosed and treated.

Answered 8/25/2016

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A member asked:

Bump like boil in the middle of my back on the spine, its been there for about a month, at times it itches and at other times it hurts.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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