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Suggest Remedy For Lump On Shoulder

I have had a small lump on my shoulder for ages and the other day it seemed to get a head. I squeezed it and loads of fatty white smelly stuff came out, this has gone on for about a week and now it seems to have gone down. I can't feel it moving under the skin as it used to, it is just a bit sore. Is it ok?
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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I am Dr Fahim and I will help you with problem

I have gone through your question. To me it appears to be sebaceous cyst, which was present there for long time and now it got infected. If a patient with similar complaints walk into my clinic, I perform excision of the sebaceous cyst, leaving the wound open for repeated antiseptic dressing. Tab Co-amoxiclav 625mg 8hourly, tab paracetamol 500mg 8hourly are perscribed post-operatively for 5days.Patient usually respond to this treatment in 3-5days, while the wound is then closed with delayed sutures.

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Suggest Remedy For Lump On Shoulder

Welcome to healthcare magic I am Dr Fahim and I will help you with problem I have gone through your question. To me it appears to be sebaceous cyst, which was present there for long time and now it got infected. If a patient with similar complaints walk into my clinic, I perform excision of the sebaceous cyst, leaving the wound open for repeated antiseptic dressing. Tab Co-amoxiclav 625mg 8hourly, tab paracetamol 500mg 8hourly are perscribed post-operatively for 5days.Patient usually respond to this treatment in 3-5days, while the wound is then closed with delayed sutures. I hope my answer will help you. Do rate it, if you like it. Regards