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I Have Some Fluid Filled Lumps On My Left Arm And On The Left Side Of My Neck

Hi Doctor, I have some fluid filled lumps on my left arm and on the left side of my neck. Had for quite awhile now. Showed my doctor awhile back but she blew it off saying it was some sort of a cyst but that they weren't a problem and not to worry bu
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Hi.These can be due to viral infection like herpes or can be due to insect bite or molluscum like infection. I would advise you to post the photograph on this site or consult a Dermatologist to ascertain the cause and to get a proper treatment as all the conditions need different treatments.
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I Have Some Fluid Filled Lumps On My Left Arm And On The Left Side Of My Neck

Hi.These can be due to viral infection like herpes or can be due to insect bite or molluscum like infection. I would advise you to post the photograph on this site or consult a Dermatologist to ascertain the cause and to get a proper treatment as all the conditions need different treatments.