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I have this little knot that moves around under my skin on my arm . it doesn't hurt and it stays in one area . what could this be !

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Knot: This could be lipoma, which is fat collection or sebaceous cyst , just another benign condition. If this knot is new or growing , getting painful you should be evaluated by dr. To rule other rare causes.

Answered 4/25/2016

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