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My brother had a hair bump on his neck in which he continue picking it wit his fingers. Now it s a sore approx. 1 and a half inch long. it has been on his neck about 6 months now. He has use antibacterial ointment on the area which met with negative results. Can you help?
Skin lesions that last so long need a good visit with the doctor and sometimes a biopsy of the lesion is indicated to rule out tumors of the skin. It is important that he sees the doctor and makes sure it is not a skin tumor and not just try remedies or over the counter medications.
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Antoneta Zotaj General & Family Physician
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How Can Hair Bump On The Neck Be Treated?
Hello, Skin lesions that last so long need a good visit with the doctor and sometimes a biopsy of the lesion is indicated to rule out tumors of the skin. It is important that he sees the doctor and makes sure it is not a skin tumor and not just try remedies or over the counter medications. I hope I have answered to your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind regards, Antoneta Zotaj General & Family Physician