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What Causes A Hard Lump With Black Spot At Center On The Abdomen?

Hello and thanks for being here! My 83 year old father just got a 1/2 dollar-sized raised, hard lump on his abdomen (lower left side). The center has a black spot, larger than a pin head, surrounded by the raised area and then red skin in a 1/2 circle beyond the white skin. Not sure if it s maybe a spider bite?
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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hi.

based from your description, it could be a cystic lesion (specicfically a sebaceous or a keratinous type). it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. medical (proper antibiotic regimen) and surgical (excision) management will be directed accordingly.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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What Causes A Hard Lump With Black Spot At Center On The Abdomen?

hi. based from your description, it could be a cystic lesion (specicfically a sebaceous or a keratinous type). it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. medical (proper antibiotic regimen) and surgical (excision) management will be directed accordingly. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye