Understanding Lipoma Formation: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment Options
Factors contributing to the formation of lipomas, how to suppress them, and how to eliminate them? When I was a child, I had a lipoma on my arm (which I only learned about when I grew up). After turning 28, I began to develop many lipomas of varying sizes on my body, including my...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
According to your description, Mr. Zhou, your condition appears to be multiple subcutaneous lipomas, which are mostly benign tumors. Unless there are symptoms, cosmetic concerns, or rapid changes in size, they can be monitored over time. If there is no significant change, surgery...[Read More] Understanding Lipoma Formation: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment Options
Laser Treatment for Lipomas: Is It a Viable Alternative to Surgery?
Laser treatment for lipomas? Dear Sirs, my husband has many lipomas on his body. He heard from someone that Changhua Show Chwan Hospital has a type of treatment where they use "laser" to make them disappear, without the need for surgery. Is this true? Where can we get m...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
I have not heard of using laser treatment for lipomas. Multiple lipomas may indicate a constitutional issue. If your husband wishes to seek treatment, he can visit our surgical department. My clinic hours are Wednesday and Friday mornings, and if that's not convenient, we al...[Read More] Laser Treatment for Lipomas: Is It a Viable Alternative to Surgery?
Understanding Varicose Veins: Symptoms and Concerns for Sedentary Lifestyles
Varicose veins There are some red streaks on the inner thigh and the upper back part of the buttocks, and there seems to be a lump on the lower back side of the buttocks. Due to frequently sitting in front of the computer, I suspect that I may have developed a varicose vein.
Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
The presence of red streaks on the inner thighs and buttocks, especially if there has been recent weight gain, may indicate stretch marks. Stretch marks are not exclusive to pregnant women; they can occur whenever there is rapid weight gain, leading to thickening of subcutaneous ...[Read More] Understanding Varicose Veins: Symptoms and Concerns for Sedentary Lifestyles