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What Causes Red Bump On The Back Of Arm?

I have a red bump about the size of a pee on the back of my arm. It seems to have a red Ring around it about four inches across. It has been there for a year or more but has recently formed a little white spot on it. The spot is not centered and not round. What could it be?
Sat, 31 Jan 2015
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. 9883314452

If I were your treating Doctor for this case of bilateral neck lumps, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1.     a sebaceous cyst recently infected

2.     The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma or dermatofibroma with overlying skin infection/trauma;
     
3.     The last possibility is of a pyogenic granuloma or inflamed skin papilloma!

I suggest you to go for an FNAC test of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Red Bump On The Back Of Arm?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. 9883314452 If I were your treating Doctor for this case of bilateral neck lumps, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. a sebaceous cyst recently infected 2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma or dermatofibroma with overlying skin infection/trauma; 3. The last possibility is of a pyogenic granuloma or inflamed skin papilloma! I suggest you to go for an FNAC test of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.