Lump, Dermatology FAQ - Page 4

Is the excision surgery for a sebaceous cyst covered by health insurance? I recently developed a soft, painless lump on my right upper back that has been getting larger. A few days ago, a colleague accidentally pushed me into a wall corner, causing the lump to rupture. Initially,...

Which specialty should I consult? Hello, doctor. About a month ago, I discovered a lump under my scalp (not on the surface). It used to be painful when pressed, but now it isn't. When I touch it, the lump can move side to side, but it remains in the same position. I would li...

The lump is painful? There is a painful lump in the lower right abdomen and waist area. It hurts even without touching it, and any slight movement of the waist causes pain. Initially, it was just a small bump that I thought was a pimple, but after squeezing it, only a small amoun...

A bump that looks like a pimple has developed next to the earlobe? I would like to ask if this is a sebaceous cyst? I can only feel a small bump that feels like a pimple when I touch it, and there is no pain associated with it. Does this need to be evaluated by a doctor?

A small lump has developed in the vulvar area? There is a sudden 1 cm red swollen lump near the left labia and pubic hair area that has appeared in the past two days. It is slightly painful to the touch, similar to the pain of a pimple. It does not hurt when not touched, but ther...

Surgical restrictions for epithelial cysts? Hello Doctor: Two months ago, I discovered a lump on the left side of my buttock, approximately 4 cm from the anus, which causes pain when pressed. I recently visited a dermatologist who diagnosed it as an epidermoid cyst. I then consid...

Sebaceous cyst issues? Hello Doctor: My mother is currently 52 years old. A few years ago, she developed a small lump on the front of her thigh, approximately 2 to 3 centimeters in size. It resembles an epidermoid cyst but does not have an opening, and there are no obvious black ...

Follicular issues I noticed three distinct lumps on my scrotum while taking a shower tonight. When I flattened the skin, I found that these are raised hair follicles with a firm texture. I would like to ask the doctor if this is a normal phenomenon. Thank you, doctor.

Skin nodule Hello Doctor, about a month and a half ago, I noticed a hard lump on the skin behind my left ear. It doesn't move, and at that time, I squeezed it and seemed to extract a hard tissue, thinking it was just a type of pimple. Recently, I found that it has reformed a...

Folliculitis in the groin area? At the beginning of June, I discovered a small lump in my groin area. Initially, I thought it was a pimple and didn't pay much attention to it, but it gradually grew larger and became red and swollen. I visited a gynecologist, who diagnosed it...

Viral warts with redness and swelling? 1. I have developed a viral wart on my foot and have been applying salicylic acid solution purchased from the pharmacy for almost a month. After shedding skin three to four times, there are still small black spots. Should I continue applying...

Cellulitis The finger was bitten by a cat, resulting in cellulitis. I have been receiving medical treatment and taking antibiotics for almost a month, during which I also received four anti-inflammatory injections. It feels like it's almost healed (the external wound has clo...

Nipple lump I can't recall exactly when it started, but it seems to have begun after I entered puberty. My nipples have developed hard lumps that feel like they are attached to the skin. Since I don't usually clean my chest area thoroughly, I'm not sure if it'...

Scalp mass Hello Dr. Wu, I have been dealing with seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp for a long time, and my scalp often feels oily. About a year ago, I discovered a hard lump on my scalp that is quite firm and does not move. I consulted a nearby dermatology clinic, and after a b...

Foreskin issues Three weeks ago, I noticed a small, somewhat hard lump on my foreskin that is not very noticeable but can be felt. It is not painful, and I have no sexual experience. Three to four days ago, I foolishly tried to cut it off with a utility knife to see if I could re...

A lump approximately 0.5 centimeters in size has developed on the head? I discovered a hard, round lump about 0.5 centimeters in size on the upper right back of my head when I was in the sixth grade. However, it has not changed in size over the past three years. After researching...

What is the best timing for the excision of a sebaceous cyst? If there is a sebaceous cyst located in the perineal area that frequently becomes inflamed due to prolonged sitting, temperature, and pressure, when would be the best time to schedule an excision surgery with a dermato...

A hard lump that is itchy but not painful? Hello, doctor. Since last week, I have developed a small hard lump near my groin area (the lower abdomen where there is pubic hair). It is not painful, red, or swollen when pressed, and it does not move, but it is very itchy. Upon closer...

There is a hard lump in the groin area? There is a hard lump that resembles a pimple located in the area between the scrotum and the anus, along the crease of the buttocks, where there is hair. Recently, I have been cycling a lot, which has caused friction in that area. I am unsu...

Purplish-red swollen mass on the back? A 1-2 cm purplish-red raised hard lump has developed on the back, which is painful when lightly pressed, but there is no pus. The individual usually sleeps naked. Could this be an insect bite or a tumor? Is treatment or removal necessary? Th...