Lipoma on the back muscle
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Lipoma on the back muscle

A lipoma is slow-growing, benign growth of fat cells. It is contained in a thin, fibrous capsule and found right under the skin. A lipoma is typically not tender and moves around easily with slight pressure. A lipoma is not cancerous and treatment generally is not necessary. There is also a condition called familial lipomatosus, […]
Punch removal of a Cyst on back
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Punch removal of a Cyst on back

This lovely older woman came in to see me for a body exam. She was accompanied by her at-home nurse who visits her at her home daily, to make sure she is ok. Her nurse has wanted to squeeze this bump for many years, but I got a chance to do it, and the patient […]
Wet Pepper Under the Skin
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Wet Pepper Under the Skin

An epidermoid cyst is a non-cancerous growth commonly found on the skin of the face or neck, but can occur anywhere on the body. Just as its name suggests, these cysts occur as a result of epidermal cells, cells from the top layer of your skin a.k.a the epidermis, overgrow in a confined space. The […]