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I have a small pimple like growth on my neck..it seemed like a pimple first but now it is growing in size n becoming painful..

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Lesion is Painful: Pain is your body's way of saying 'get help'. A growing lesion that is also painful means get help urgently. You need to get to a physician today.

Answered 6/16/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz answered

Maybe a cyst: This may be a cyst /abscess...I recommend seeing your primary care doctor for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered 5/9/2013

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A member asked:

I have a small pimple like growth on my neck..it seemed like a pimple first but now it is growing in size n becoming painful..

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz answered

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