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My girlfriend is experiencing has lump on back of her neck. been there for over a year. has barely grown if any atall. what could it be?
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This is: a common location for SEBACEOUS cysts...the enlargement ?infection of the tiny glands supplying SEBUM (hair oil).... An in person examination by a health professional will provide an answer.. In any case..not serious unless actively infected Hope this helps...just a "guess" Dr Z
Answered 12/16/2017
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