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A 18-year-old female asked:

Hard bump under my skin on forehead. it is red and very sore. doesn't feel big enough to be a cyst. what is it? how can i get rid of it from home?

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Dr. Michael Menachofanswered

Facial Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Warm Compresses: Hard to say what it is from your description, but if it is red and sore i would start with some warm compresses.

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