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I have a dime sized lump under the skin on top of my forearm. it does not move when i touch it. it is not visible looking at it. not painful.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Lump: This may be a simple cyst from an ingrown hair, lipoma(fatty growth) or a wen. Lack of redness or tenderness means that there is no inflammation or infection. A physician or dermatologist would have to examine it in order to advise you.

Answered 8/16/2017

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A member asked:

I have a dime sized lump under the skin on top of my forearm. it does not move when i touch it. it is not visible looking at it. not painful.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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