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Suggest Remedy For Sore Black Lump On Arm

hi i have had a light black lump on my arm that suddenly appeared about 2 years ago, just lately is has started to feel a bit sore so i scratched it and alot of blood pus came out of it, it has started to hurt a bit more and theres a white bit in the middle which when i tried to pick out was attached to a long white stick. it is also weeping now. just wondered if its something i should be worried about
Tue, 25 Aug 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

From your description it seems to be a sebaceus cyst. It is characteristic for this lump to do not give symptoms right after it appears. It usually gives symptoms when it gets infected. If so, pus appears (can be with blood) as well as swelling and pain. Once it is drained, the pain goes away, however the lump usually does not disappear completely.

To get rid of this lump, you should consult general surgeon and have it removed. Otherwise the symptoms can appear again.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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Suggest Remedy For Sore Black Lump On Arm

Hello! Thank you for the query. From your description it seems to be a sebaceus cyst. It is characteristic for this lump to do not give symptoms right after it appears. It usually gives symptoms when it gets infected. If so, pus appears (can be with blood) as well as swelling and pain. Once it is drained, the pain goes away, however the lump usually does not disappear completely. To get rid of this lump, you should consult general surgeon and have it removed. Otherwise the symptoms can appear again. Hope this will help. Regards.