Lumps or hard growths on the body are common and usually are benign (noncancerous) in nature. Lipoma, enlarged lymph nodes, fibroma, skin abscess, hernia, and ganglion cysts are the most common causes of a lump under the skin. Consult a doctor immediately if the lump is painful, red, leaking pus, fever, and if it is bigger than 10 cm in diameter.
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My left cheek feels sore after pinching a hard bump. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I am a nonsmoker or drinker of alcohol. I recently noticed one or two hard bumps on my cheek on the left side of my face. I decided to try and pick them, as I thought they were pimples. But there was blood and clear or yellow liquid out and my left cheek has be... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note the following points first: 1) Of the two lesions, both represent some form of psoriasis involving the facial skin at least over the surface. The lower larger ovoid lesion appears to be psoriasis only, although it would be impossible to be sure of that with... Read Full »