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Tenderness to touch

• Muscle strain

Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.


• Hematoma

A hematoma is a collection of blood in the tissue outside of a damaged blood vessel, usually after an injury.


• Cellulitis

Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin, causes red, tender skin that is usually swollen and warm.


• Abscess

A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.


• Bruise or contusion

Bruises, or contusions, cause skin discoloration, swelling and tenderness.


• Epidermal (sebaceous) cyst

Epidermal (sebaceous) cysts are painless, moveable lumps that form beneath the skin's surface.