Small bump on back bleeding

[Polluxo]

I've got a small bump on my lower back about 3 or 4 mm in size that I have noticed more recently (within the past year) that seems to have gotten more sensitive and started bleeding when I was in the shower scrubbing myself this morning. I'm 20 and never seen anything like this on me before so not sure what to think.

[antony139]

Dear Doctor
i have a small bump on my back side on abdomen,since three years ,it was there.now,it is white colour and gives little bit of pain,pls ,tell me ,what is that

[Polluxo]

It has the characteristics of a birthmark as in it's not as hard as a cyst. I thought it was a pimple at first, but it's soft and nothing would come out.

[Dr_Smita_S]

Hi
There can be several causes for the swelling on the back, such as epidermal inclusion cyst, lipoma, abscess or fibroma. It would be difficult to diagnose without an examination. You should consult a surgeon for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

An epidermal inclusion cyst is a sac like structure with skin debris inside.  

Lipomas are the most common soft tissue tumors and are slow-growing, benign in nature. They contain fat which forms lobulated soft masses enclosed by a thin fibrous capsule. Lipomas occur in 1% of the population. They presumably arise from fat that may occur in the back, hips, or neck in adults.

These types of swellings are usually not malignant. Most of these are small subcutaneous in location and are removed for cosmetic reasons.  

The treatment of cysts involves complete surgical excision with the capsule to prevent local recurrence. The therapy depends on the location and diagnosis of the swelling.

Hope it helps.