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What Causes Itchy, Sore And Painful Spot In The Middle Of Back?
I have a spot maybe the size of #2 pencil lead in the middle of my back it itched at first now it black and it feels like I m lifting up on something when I feel it. I thought it was a tick at first now it s soar and hurts my husband said he didn t see it a few weeks ago now he can. He says it s brown I took a picture of my back with my phone it looks black to me and we both feel it lifting like there s something in it do I need to go to my Dr and can you tell me what it may be. Someone told me they had a blackhead that done like this years ago
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Tue, 9 Jun 2015
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Hello,
A black colored spot which can be lifted is probably a black head. I suggest you to consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment and removal of the black head.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
A black colored spot which can be lifted is probably a black head. I suggest you to consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment and removal of the black head.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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