Skin Lumps
The Skin Lumps section offers the latest research and expert insights on identifying, diagnosing, and treating various types of skin lumps and growths.
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What’s Causing the Lump on My Shoulder, and When Should I See a Doctor?
A shoulder lump is a bump, mass, or growth located in the shoulder region. You may notice it rubbing against clothing or the strap of a bag. Not all lumps are the same. Some are painful, while others are painless or only mildly bothersome. The lump’s color may be pink, white, or match your skin […]
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25 Causes of Raised Skin Bumps (with Pictures)
Conditions such as acne, keloids, allergic reactions, and shingles can produce raised bumps on the skin. Bumps may also signal more serious illnesses that need professional attention, including MRSA, cellulitis, or cancer. Raised skin bumps are common and, in many instances, harmless. Their appearance and quantity vary depending on the cause. Bumps may match your […]
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Pictures of Breast Cancer Lumps: What Do They Really Look Like?
(img by HealthCentral) Let’s Get Real About Bumps Here’s something wild: about 93% of us link any new breast lump straight to cancer in our heads. And hey, that anxious jolt? Totally normal. But did you know most breast lumps are harmless annoyances—cysts that show up for a week and ghost you, or super-dramatic tissue […]
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When to Worry About a Lump Under Skin: The Human Guide
(img by Verywell Health) Found a Bump? Don’t Panic So, you’re just minding your business… folding laundry or checking your phone, when your hand slides across your skin and—wait. Is that something? A little lump, right under the skin, slyly hiding away like a surprise guest at a party you didn’t even send invites for. […]
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Lump Under Skin Sems to Be on Rib Cage Armpit Area on Aide of Breast Cant Sew Anything on the Skin Had It Doe Almost 17 Years
(img by Verywell Health) Wait, Am I the Only One? At first, I thought it was nothing. I remember reaching up to scratch an itch, and there it was—a sort of lump under the skin, right around my rib cage, close to my armpit, kind of on the side of my breast (lovely location, right?). […]
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Spotting Early Dupuytren’s Contracture Symptoms
Hey there! If you’ve ever felt a firm little bump under the skin of your palm that didn’t hurt at all, you might be wondering, “Is that something I should worry about?” The answer could be yes — you could be looking at the first whisper of Dupuytren’s contracture symptoms. In this post I’ll walk you through […]
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Papilloma causes and treatment: What you need to know
Okay, let’s get straight to the point. A papilloma is a tiny, wart‑like bump that shows up when certain viruses—or sometimes just a bit of irritation—make the skin’s surface cells grow outwards. Most of the time they’re harmless, but the “why did this happen to me?” and “what should I do about it?” questions can […]
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What Causes a Lump on the Back of Your Neck Hairline?
Have you ever reached as much as rub the again of your neck and felt something extraordinary—a lump or knot that wasn’t there earlier than? It’s one of those moments which can prevent you in your tracks. I get it; it’s smooth to jump to worst-case scenarios. I had a pal named Leilani who went […]