What Causes Bumps On The Neck As Per The Attached Images?

Posted on Wed, 25 Oct 2017

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Question : I had this small bump come up on my neck about 3 weekend ago. It causes no pain. Sometimes I shave there. I have tried popping it a couple of times but it did not work. It's kind of reddish and white not really firm and it's on the skin surface. It has not grown or started bleeding. I have attached a few pictures.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Acne cyst or a sebaceous cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.

I zm Dr. kakkar(Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image.

Perhaps it is an acne cyst or a small sebaceous cyst.
I suggest you to use topical benzoyl peroxide 5% gel, twice daily.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 minutes later)

OK so nothing concerning then?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Acne cyst or Sebaceous cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hello

No. Doesn't look concerning to me.
You may use benzoyl peroxide 5% gel for a few days. An acne cyst should resolve with this. If it is a sebaceous cyst, it can to be surgically removed. Dont try to pop it as it might get infected and painful.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar