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Should I Be Concerned About A Small, Painful Lump Under Skin Above Elbow?

I have a painful, smallish lump under the skin ( can t see it but can feel it with slight pressure) of the under side (the soft area) of my left, upper arm, about an inch or two above the elbow. I just discovered it today when I felt the pain. Should I be concerned?
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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HI. Since you have noticed it recently and is painful on touch and has pain , this looks to be a simple boil. Do not fiddle with it. Wait for a few days to see if it is resolved on its own or is increasing.
If increasing you may need an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines under Doctor's prescription and supervision.
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Should I Be Concerned About A Small, Painful Lump Under Skin Above Elbow?

HI. Since you have noticed it recently and is painful on touch and has pain , this looks to be a simple boil. Do not fiddle with it. Wait for a few days to see if it is resolved on its own or is increasing. If increasing you may need an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines under Doctor s prescription and supervision.