Lump, Dermatology FAQ

After the swelling of the cheeks subsides, there is still a flat, pancake-like tissue that has not healed? Hello Dr. Lee, my question is related to the extraction of my wisdom tooth, but it seems to be more of a dermatological issue, so I would like to ask you. Three months ago, ...

The flat, pancake-like epidermal tissue on the skin may or may not heal on its own over time? Hello, Director Wu. My question, although related to wisdom tooth extraction, seems to pertain more to dermatological issues, so I would like to consult you. Three months ago, I underwen...

The toe post-surgery tissue is very stiff and lacks color? Hello Doctor, I had debridement surgery on my left little toe over a month ago, where the nail bed was cleaned and surrounding tissue was sutured. The surface of the wound appears to have healed, but the flesh of the toe ...

Sebaceous cyst issues? I originally had a black spot on my hand that I thought was folliculitis. After seeing a dermatologist, I was told it was a wound and not to worry about it. A few months later, it developed into a lump the size of a grain of rice. One day, it suddenly becam...

There is a growth on the lip? Hello doctor, I have a lump on my lip that looks like a cyst. It is neither painful nor itchy, and it has been present for two days (from June 1 to June 3). Based on the photos in the links, could this be a wart?

How to prevent scarring from swelling after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello Doctor: I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted at the clinic on February 22nd. After the extraction, my cheek was significantly swollen. By March 18th, although the swelling had decreased, it was stil...

Finger puncture with subcutaneous bleeding? Two weeks ago, I was pricked in the finger by a nail. A few hours later, the surface of the wound healed, and there was no swelling, but there is still a lump of blood underneath the skin. Initially, it was red, but by the next day, it ...

Anal issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask: Recently, while bathing, I noticed a soft lump under the skin on the right side of the anal area. It doesn't hurt, but there is slight tenderness when pressed. The color is similar to my skin tone but slightly whitish. I have ne...

There is a small, soft lump under the ankle? Today my foot is itchy, and when I scratched it, I suddenly noticed a small soft lump below the inner ankle of my left foot. It does not hurt when I press on it.

A lump has developed on the back near the armpit? Hello, I have a lump near my armpit on my back that has been there for 3-4 months. It hasn't changed, is immovable, and is not painful. Can lymph nodes develop in this area? What could this possibly be? Thank you.

Recurrence of sebaceous cyst? Hello doctor, I have a pilar cyst located between my private area and anus. I have undergone surgery twice in the same area, and now there is a lump about one centimeter in size that keeps becoming inflamed, enlarging, then rupturing, and discharging...

There is a painless lump on the mons pubis? Hello doctor, I have a small hard lump on the left side of my mons pubis that has been there for a long time, but it doesn't hurt. I previously saw a gynecologist who said it was on the skin and advised me to see a dermatologist. H...

Nail puncture wound Hello, Doctor: I have developed a boil, but its location is a bit embarrassing, so I haven't seen a doctor! Since it doesn't hurt much unless I touch it, I have been taking care of it myself. It grew to the size of an egg, and when it became soft in ...

A lump near the coccyx? I have developed a hard lump about the size of a fifty-cent coin located between my buttocks, around the coccyx area. It is completely painless but feels a bit itchy when touched. Next to it, there are a few small wounds that never fully heal and occasiona...

Penile issues Hello doctor, I recently noticed a lump about 1 cm in size near the base of my penis while showering. The skin is not red or swollen, and it doesn't hurt when pressed. What could this possibly be?

Chest issues, skin problems? Hello doctor, it has been about a week since I first noticed a small, slightly raised, red and swollen area about 0.5 cm next to my nipple while taking a shower. I squeezed it and found pus coming out. After showering, I applied acne medication and us...

A lump or hard mass appears after an impact to the groin area? Last week, while riding my bicycle, the brakes failed going downhill, causing me to accelerate and crash into an iron gate. I experienced immediate and severe pain in my groin area, to the point where I could barely m...

Lip issues Hello Doctor: Three weeks ago, I noticed a translucent lump about 1 cm in size on the inside of my lower lip. About a week ago, it turned bright red, and today, after accidentally biting it, it has changed to a purplish-black color. When I press on the lump, it moves b...

There is a small lump on the superficial muscles of the upper posterior calf after a car accident. What should I do? Hello Dr. Wu, I have a small lump on the superficial muscles at the upper back of my calf, approximately 1 cm in diameter. This lump is likely a remnant from a min...

Scalp swelling? A few years ago, I noticed a small hard lump on the back of my head. I went to the hospital for an MRI, but nothing was found, and since it wasn't painful or bothersome, I left it alone. A few days ago, after getting a haircut, it seems to have become inflame...