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What Does A Hard Lump Under The Skin Indicate?

On the palm of my hand it started as a small hard bump under the skin that was itchy. I thought maybe I had gotten a sliver or something. Over A month s time the small hard bumps under the skin slowly crept outward in a rough oval shape till now it s about the size of two dimes. The bumps are only around the edge . The skin peeled off in the center out to the Ring of bumps as it went. Skin underneath is okay just a bit dry. It gets very itchy sometimes especially when hot. Doesn t look like much but bothers me. What could it be
Fri, 31 Aug 2018
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Hi,

It can be a wart most probably.

You can consult a dermatologist and plan for excision.

We have to rule out other causes before making a diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Does A Hard Lump Under The Skin Indicate?

Hi, It can be a wart most probably. You can consult a dermatologist and plan for excision. We have to rule out other causes before making a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.