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Where is Erica now? Dermatologist Sandra Lee treats 45-year-old hand bump in 'Dr Pimple Popper' Season 9

Erika seeks help from Dr Sandra Lee after she stabbed her hand with a pencil 45 years ago

UPLAND, CALIFORNIA: 'Dr Pimple Popper' Season 9 final episode is at the door. And it's time to have a glance at Dermatologist Dr Sandra Lee's new patient in the latest episode. Dr lee meets a woman named Erica who thinks she's had a piece of pencil lead in her hand for 45 years.

Dr Lee has helped several patients with odd and life-threatening skin conditions. The skin surgeon has treated Shad's scary huge bump that looks like a pig's snout. She has also met a patient who was on the verge of losing both legs because of the scary skin illness. Kylie's 'constant dripping' bump and Tyler's cracked hand were also treated by Dr Lee this season. Dr Lee tries to connect with every patient to know their deep grounded pain.

Erica stabs her hand with a pencil

Erica visited Dr Lee with a very bizarre case. She revealed that she has had a pencil lead in her hand for about 45 years. Erica said, "I have had this since I was six years old." Interestingly, Erica has also named her hand bump. She noted in the episode, "I have named her Kim. So Kim tells you all hi." Erica elaborated on her condition, "It feels tight and a little ploughable..." However, Erica was joined by her husband who touched her hands and explained, "feels squeezable a bit a little fern rubbery." He further noted that Erica has never allowed him to even touch it because she is self-conscious for a long time."Erica further revealed, 'It makes me feel awkward, uncomfortable and I don't want anyone to play with the bump on my hand."

Where is Erica now?

Dr lee addressed every bizarre and rare skin condition with compassion and a grin as she tries to create a bond with her patient in each episode of 'Dr Pimple Popper' Season 9. The dermatologist strives to inculcate hope in her patients who are struggling with scary skin conditions for a long time. However, Dr Lee helped Erica to overcome her awkwardness, uncomfortable and she regained her self-confidence.

Tune into TLC every Wednesday at 9 pm ET to catch new episodes of 'Dr Pimple Popper' Season 9.