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Have Developed A Red Bump On Back Which Started As Scratch. Suggestion?

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Posted on Fri, 21 Jun 2013
Question: I have developed a red bump on my back - I believe that it started as a scratch from a back scratcher
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Answered by Dr. Johny Chacko (55 minutes later)
Hello Prosage,
Welcome to health care magic.
From your history and clinical picture, it seems like you have developed a boil.
Could you tell me if it is associated with pain or is it itchy?
Regards,
Dr. Johny
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Have Developed A Red Bump On Back Which Started As Scratch. Suggestion?

Hello Prosage,
Welcome to health care magic.
From your history and clinical picture, it seems like you have developed a boil.
Could you tell me if it is associated with pain or is it itchy?
Regards,
Dr. Johny