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What Causes Hard Movable Bump In Between Breasts?

thanks do much.....i woke up feeling a dime size hard moovable zit type on my cleavage it hurt when i touched it....a day sfter i saw a white head...put alcihol on it and squeezed a string of white stuff came out and squeezed some more and lots of water came out....i dont have the dime hard thing any more buti squeezed and and peeled skin that is oozing after 5 hours...i put neosporing on it and its drying out.....im worried because its close to breast tissue...it looks like its healing ....stopped ozing ....but it hurts when i press on it.....worried!!! Im sorry ithought it was free. Disregard...sorry
Wed, 15 Mar 2023
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Hi,

A hard, movable bump in between the breasts could have various potential causes. One possibility is a cyst, which is a fluid-filled sac that can develop just beneath the skin. Cysts are usually not harmful but can become painful if they become infected or inflamed. Another possibility is a sebaceous cyst, which is a noncancerous growth that can develop in a hair follicle. These cysts can become infected or inflamed, causing pain and discomfort.

It is also possible that the bump is a swollen lymph node, which can occur when the immune system is fighting an infection or illness. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymphatic fluid and contain immune cells.

Given the symptoms you have described, it is possible that the bump was a cyst that became infected and developed a whitehead. Squeezing the bump and peeling the skin could cause further irritation and infection, leading to oozing and pain.

It is important to keep the area clean and apply an antibacterial ointment, such as Neosporin, to prevent further infection. If the bump does not improve or becomes more painful, it is recommended to seek medical attention from a healthcare provider who can evaluate the bump and recommend the appropriate treatment.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Hard Movable Bump In Between Breasts?

Hi, A hard, movable bump in between the breasts could have various potential causes. One possibility is a cyst, which is a fluid-filled sac that can develop just beneath the skin. Cysts are usually not harmful but can become painful if they become infected or inflamed. Another possibility is a sebaceous cyst, which is a noncancerous growth that can develop in a hair follicle. These cysts can become infected or inflamed, causing pain and discomfort. It is also possible that the bump is a swollen lymph node, which can occur when the immune system is fighting an infection or illness. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymphatic fluid and contain immune cells. Given the symptoms you have described, it is possible that the bump was a cyst that became infected and developed a whitehead. Squeezing the bump and peeling the skin could cause further irritation and infection, leading to oozing and pain. It is important to keep the area clean and apply an antibacterial ointment, such as Neosporin, to prevent further infection. If the bump does not improve or becomes more painful, it is recommended to seek medical attention from a healthcare provider who can evaluate the bump and recommend the appropriate treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician