Question 1

are lipomas usually hard or soft?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Usually rubbery firm, some are softer, mobile and superficial near the skin surface. But some can be deep. Smaller ones may be more firm. Needs a physical exam with a doctor to tell.

Question 2

lipomas are hard?

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Yes, lipomas: Can be hard and sometimes even painful.  Depending on location and size, your soft tissue mass could be something else, something more worrisome.  It is best to show it to your doctor.

Question 3

are lipomas hard and painful?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Lipomas (benign fatty tumors)  tend to be soft, squishy, and freely moveable under the skin.  If you have a hard, painful lump, you should have it checked by a medical professional.

Question 4

can lipoma be hard or always soft?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: lipomas are made of fat, and they are soft.

Question 5

i was wondering are lipomas usually hard?

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No, usually they : Are soft.  If it is hard, it could be something else.  Show it to a surgeon for definitive opinion and advice regarding surgical removal.

Question 6

do lipomas ever get to be very large and hard?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: Lipomas are prone to growing but they tend to grow very slowly.  When a large mass is encountered that feels like a lipoma, a core biopsy is warranted before excision to be certain it is not a sarcoma.  As far as the "hard" part, lipomas usually feel rubbery since they are made of fat; however, they can feel hard if they are located under the fascia that covers our muscles.

Question 7

i have been told i have a lipoma on my back rib at the time was soft since then has gotten bigger, painful and hard is this due to being on top of rib?

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous cyst?: Could be a sebaceous cyst.

Seek out a dermatologist in your area.  These can be removed in the office with just local anesthetic (numbing medicine).

Question 8

how hard can lipomas be? i have two 5cm lumps midthigh harder than the fat around them and don't really feel rubbery have been growing slowly & changing texture. near-surface & do not move easily but will when the fat underneath moves. worth concern?

Accepted Answer

: Any growing lumps merit a visit to one's doctor who can refer to a specialist or arrange for the imaging which can characterize the mass(es) and make decisions concerning proper management.

Question 9

how to treat a hard spine/neck lipoma?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: Pain is the main consideration. If painful or with skin retraction/color change, should be excised. If not, observe it.

Question 10

hard bumps under skin are lipomas, right?

Accepted Answer

Generally: Bumps under the skin that are soft, mobile and right under the skin can either be cysts or lipomas.

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