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What Causes Swollen Bump On Back?

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Posted on Fri, 25 Sep 2015
Question: Hello Doctor,

Yesterday morning i woke up with a bump/swelling on back of my neck. It itches some times.

Can you please have a look at it.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hair follicle inflammation can be the reason.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

This bump looks like a kind of infection. It may be caused by hair follicle inflammation or infected sebaceus cyst. Both conditions are not dangerous, however may be painful if not treated.
If you have been shaving this area recently, hair follicle inflammation is most probable. You may try to wash it few times a day with antiseptic agent and see how it acts. If it improves, no need to consult a doctor. However if it wont get better or get worse, please consult dermatologist.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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What Causes Swollen Bump On Back?

Brief Answer: Hair follicle inflammation can be the reason. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. This bump looks like a kind of infection. It may be caused by hair follicle inflammation or infected sebaceus cyst. Both conditions are not dangerous, however may be painful if not treated. If you have been shaving this area recently, hair follicle inflammation is most probable. You may try to wash it few times a day with antiseptic agent and see how it acts. If it improves, no need to consult a doctor. However if it wont get better or get worse, please consult dermatologist. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.