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What Does A Lump With Brown Discharge On Shoulder Indicate?
Question: I have a lump on my shoulder that oozes brown smelly material when squeezed. It gives a noticeable odor.
Brief Answer:
Probably a sebaceous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings of the day
Usually swellings in the layers of skin which discharge bad smelling material are sebaceous cyst that occur when a sweat gland gets blocked
If convenient send me a pic of the same
You will need to get it removed and a word of caution do not squeeze, it may get infected and you might end up in an abcess
Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern
Probably a sebaceous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings of the day
Usually swellings in the layers of skin which discharge bad smelling material are sebaceous cyst that occur when a sweat gland gets blocked
If convenient send me a pic of the same
You will need to get it removed and a word of caution do not squeeze, it may get infected and you might end up in an abcess
Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern
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