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I have a small, red, raised bump on my upper arm that is painful to the touch. it's been there for years, with no change. is this dangerous?
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Don't know.: To be sure have it removed. This is a simple procedure. Go for it. It's probably nothing but you are worried. Go for it.
Answered 5/18/2016
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