Understanding Lipomas: Treatment Options and Prevention Tips
Lipoma? I have developed small, painless bumps around my eyes, and the doctor said they are lipomas. He suggested using a high-temperature electrocautery to remove them, but I find that quite frightening. Is there a way to remove them with medication that would prevent recurrence...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Lipoma?? Is it an apocrine gland tumor or a milium? If it is an apocrine gland tumor, it cannot be removed with medication and is likely to recur. If it is a milium, the treatment outcome will be better.[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: Treatment Options and Prevention Tips
Understanding Lipomas: Causes, Treatments, and Home Remedies
Lipoma Hello, I would like to ask about the numerous lipomas on my arms and inner thighs. There are really a lot of them, and they are not painful, but they feel quite uncomfortable to touch, especially one that is very noticeable on my arm. A friend suggested considering eating ...
Dr. Zhong Yitun Reply:
Lipomas, if they are small and few in number, can be surgically removed. However, if they grow larger, surgical excision becomes more challenging, especially when there are many of them, making it practically impossible to remove all. The cause of lipomas is unknown, although som...[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: Causes, Treatments, and Home Remedies
Understanding Skin Cysts: When to Worry and Surgical Options
Skin cyst Small lumps the size of rice grains have appeared under the skin of my neck and armpits for the past five years. The doctor suggested they might be sebaceous cysts, but since there hasn't been any significant change, it hasn't been a concern. However, I am sti...
Dr. Chen Yiying Reply:
Hello Ms. Andrea: Common benign tumors in these areas, such as lipomas and epidermoid cysts, are possible. Since your physician has advised you to simply monitor the situation, there is no need to worry excessively. However, if you are still concerned, you may consider having one...[Read More] Understanding Skin Cysts: When to Worry and Surgical Options