Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I had a red painfull lump under the skin on my shoulder, what is it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See a doctor: A red and painful lump appears to be indicative of an infection. Please see a doctor for proper diagnosis. You may need antibiotics for an infection. Sometimes an abcess can form requiring simple surgical drainage procedure.
Answered 9/15/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I was at work cleaning and was fine then came home and my shoulder was aching real bad and there is a quarter size lump under my skin , what is it ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What could be the possible cause of painful lumps under the skin on both shins? There is no redness.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a small painful lump on the lower back of my head, it has been there for 2 days and has some redness, it isnt from an injury. What is this?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have an itchy lump on my shoulder it is red and rough. No history of cancer in my family?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a lump between shoulder blades on spine,did not bother me at first but is painful,red and swelling now,what could it be....
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Very tiny, skin coloured bump where breast joins the shoulder, no itch, no pain, no redness, flattens when pressed. Anything to be worried?
Have a small lump right under skin next to left shoulder blade?
I have a hard painful lump on my back near shoulder blade its reali red and soree to touch :( any ideas?
Small lump felt back of neck. Was there months before but grew suddenly. Redness around right now but firm and attached to skin. What is this?
I have a small. under lump skin on my right shoulder. Sometimes it is a bit itchy but no pain at all. I would like to know where can I get it remove?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
