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What Is The Cause And Treatment For The Sore And Lump On The Back?

Happy Holidays! Two days ago, I developed a sore spot on my back, just to the left side of my spine. When I felt it, it is very tender to the touch and there is a lump below the skin. It was remained sore and is very red surrounding the area, at least the size of a $2 coin. There is apparently a tiny black spot in the center. It is now increasingly sore, and hurts as I turn or move. Any ideas?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

This tiny black spot and rest of description are very characteristic for sebaceous cyst. Its a kind of benign skin lesion filled with whitish masses. When such cyst gets infected, pus appears what gives strong pain in this area.
I suggest you to do not wait with it any longer and consult a surgeon. The cyst needs to be incised and pus drained.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Is The Cause And Treatment For The Sore And Lump On The Back?

Hello! Thank you for the query. This tiny black spot and rest of description are very characteristic for sebaceous cyst. Its a kind of benign skin lesion filled with whitish masses. When such cyst gets infected, pus appears what gives strong pain in this area. I suggest you to do not wait with it any longer and consult a surgeon. The cyst needs to be incised and pus drained. Hope this will help. Regards.