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Suggest Remedies For A Small Painless Lump On The Forearm

I have a small squishy lump on my forearm, that only appears when I flex. It has been there for over a year or two and has never gave me any discomfort or pain. Next week I m getting a tattoo in that exact location and I m worried that it may be some kind of vein that was busted or something maybe?
Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
One of the common causes of a lump is sebaceous cyst.It is a sac filled with a greasy material (sebum) caused by plugged ducts at the site of a hair follicle.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Do not squeeze, scratch, drain, open (lance), or puncture the lump.
-Keep the area clean by washing the lump and surrounding skin well with an antibacterial soap.
-Apply warm, wet washcloths to the lump for 20 to 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day.
-If the lump begins to drain pus, apply a bandage to keep the draining material from spreading. Change the bandage daily.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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Suggest Remedies For A Small Painless Lump On The Forearm

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. One of the common causes of a lump is sebaceous cyst.It is a sac filled with a greasy material (sebum) caused by plugged ducts at the site of a hair follicle. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Do not squeeze, scratch, drain, open (lance), or puncture the lump. -Keep the area clean by washing the lump and surrounding skin well with an antibacterial soap. -Apply warm, wet washcloths to the lump for 20 to 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day. -If the lump begins to drain pus, apply a bandage to keep the draining material from spreading. Change the bandage daily. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!