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I have a bump/pimple on my cheek that has been on my face for about 6 months. it won't go away and nothing helps. not a whitehead how to get rid of it?

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Dr. Ipe Kalathoor answered

Skin lump: Should see a doc. It can be surgically removed and also at the same time send for pathology to rule out skin cancer.

Answered 9/5/2018

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A member asked:

I have a bump/pimple on my cheek that has been on my face for about 6 months. it won't go away and nothing helps. not a whitehead how to get rid of it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ipe Kalathoor answered

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