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Suggest Treatment For A Boil On The Arm

I have a boil the size of a quarter on my arm. The middle is black and it is hard around it. I had a bad experience in the past going to urgent care and having lanced by someone who didn t know what they were doing. Should I let it drain on its own or is it too big?
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for the query,

You might have developed sebaceous cyst.

It is a collection of dead material under the skin.

When you press this material comes out as black debris.

Dont worry its not a dangerous condition.

Treatment is mainly surgical.

It can be removed with the wall of the cyst, through a small incision.

Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you good health,
Thank you
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Suggest Treatment For A Boil On The Arm

Hello, Thanks for the query, You might have developed sebaceous cyst. It is a collection of dead material under the skin. When you press this material comes out as black debris. Dont worry its not a dangerous condition. Treatment is mainly surgical. It can be removed with the wall of the cyst, through a small incision. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you good health, Thank you