it's hard to say what this lump is so it's good you're going to the doctor. in the meantime i think i can set your mind at ease that this lump is not a medical emergency and probably isn't anything life-threatening. many conditions can cause the type of lump you describe. my best guess is you'll discover this bump is a dermatofibroma which does indeed contain scar tissue. these bumps often present as a hard lump under the skin that is discolored and sometimes tender to touch. at any rate your health care provider will be able to diagnose this for you and recommend appropriate treatment. wishing you all the best!
i have a small lump just underneath the surface of my skin. its like a hard marble it is not painful. what is it? . it is a lump underneath the skin its is not painful but it is red. what could it be? should i be concerned? it is located about 3 inches below my belly button. it kind of feels like hard scar tissue but i dont have any scars there. i just don't know if its something simple like an ingrown hair. anything would help till i can get to a doctor next week.