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What Causes Recurring Hard Painful Lump?

There is a small red bump that has formed right above where my xiphoid process would be. It is about the size of a pea. It is hard and tender to the touch. It cause me pain radiating out from it whenever I do something physical such as running or lifting. It appeared 2 months ago and then went away about a month after leaving a small brown mark where it had been. It reappeared again about a week ago in the exact same spot. I have used medicine on it (a steroid cream) and it doesn t seem to have any effect. I am a runner so it is extremely uncomfortable. I am wondering what this is that I have and how it can be treated?
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

From your description this lump is most likely a sebaceous cyst. Its very characteristic for such cyst to get infected from time to time. If it happens, it gives pain, swelling and redness. Due to pus accumulation it becomes tender.
The best treatment of such lump is its removal. Otherwise it will be recurring.
That is why you should consult general surgeon and have it removed.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Causes Recurring Hard Painful Lump?

Hello! Thank you for the query. From your description this lump is most likely a sebaceous cyst. Its very characteristic for such cyst to get infected from time to time. If it happens, it gives pain, swelling and redness. Due to pus accumulation it becomes tender. The best treatment of such lump is its removal. Otherwise it will be recurring. That is why you should consult general surgeon and have it removed. Hope this will help. Regards.