Small hard lump under skin on forearm

Question 1

I have a small lump/bump under skin near elbow on outer forearm. its skin colour, feels softish (i think) and seems to disappear if i press on it hard?

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Lumps and bumps: Sounds like a fatty tumor, most of which are lipoma. Okay to check with your doc on an elective (not urgent) schedule. Lipoma are benign fatty tumor, ... Read More

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Skin lump: Usually possibilities include a cyst, a lymph node, or a lipoma. However there are many other rarer possibilities. It is prudent to ask your doctor t... Read More

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Question 2

I hav hard pea sized lump on outer top third of arm.i've no pain unless pushed on.it does not move.there's a small bruise on skin. i've had no injury.

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Get examined: Could just be a cyst. The bruise could suggest underlying blood disorder. Give us some feedback!

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See a doctor: Without being able to see this and examine you cannot possibly diagnose. Go see a doctor, perhaps a dermatologist.

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Question 3

Pea like lump under my skin on my forearm i can barely see it but i can feel it. it doesn't hurt and it rolls around when i rub it. it feels hard and i think it's attached to my skin tissue or something. also i have been playing guitar (i am a starter) an

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LUMP UNDER SKIN: PROBABLY A SMALL CYST. IF YOU ARE WORRIED, PLEASE SEE A DERMATOLOGIST.

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Inclusion cyst: What you described is consistent with an inclusion cyst. It is not dangerous and there is no urgency. When you see your doctor next time ask her/him t... Read More

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See below: If this is in forearm near the wrist (either side of wrist), a ganglion cyst is favored. As with any 'firm lump' in the skin/subcutis, these are the p... Read More

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Question 4

I have a small lump under the skin on my forearm. it is soft, painless, and rolls around slightly when i run my hand over it. should i be worried?

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No worries: Sounds like a lipoma. which is some fatty tissue collected under the skin. A definitive diagnosis can be made by your provider

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Question 5

I have a small sized circular lump underneath skin on my forearm, the size of a bb gun pellet. [ no pain ] anything to worry about? thank you

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Probably not: Usually would be a benign cyst or lipoma (fatty tumor). Still it is best to have it evaluated by a physician.

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Question 6

I have a lump on my forearm underneath my skin. it's not painful and it's sort of hard. the area of the lump is darkening. i'm worried, what is it?

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Forearm lump: Best to seek in person examination by Derm or Surgeon. Could be lipoma, cyst, etc. Needs removal and biopsy.

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Question 7

I have little lumps along the underside of my forearms. they are hard fatty bulges that have little wiggling room under the skin. what are they?

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Lipoma: Hi, little fatty bumps that are mobile under the skin may be benign masses called lipomas. These are noncancerous fatty tumors that can be surgically... Read More

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Question 8

Hi i have small multiple pea sized lumps under both my forearms just under skinthere is no pain and they roll under skin when touched. it is colorless?

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Possible Lipoma: Lipomas are benign fatty tumors. They tend to feel firm or rubbery, are mobile, and are always non-tender. They do not tend to resolve on their own.... Read More

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Question 9

Have a hard lump on my left forearm.its not sore and it's the same colour as my skin...can u give me any advice on it ...thank you?

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Lipoma: It is probably a lipoma but that can only be confirmed by physical examination.A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually fo... Read More

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Question 10

Hard bb/pea sized lump in forearm for 4-5 years was skin colored, not getting bigger but has become red/pink in last few months. painless. ?

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Skin lump: This may be a lipoma(fatty tissue growth) or inclusion cyst. Redness is a sign of irritation or infection as a rule. In view of the change in this ski... Read More

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Small hard lump under skin on forearm

I have a small lump/bump under skin near elbow on outer forearm. its skin colour, feels softish (i think) and seems to disappear if i press on it hard?

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I hav hard pea sized lump on outer top third of arm.i've no pain unless pushed on.it does not move.there's a small bruise on skin. i've had no injury.

Pea like lump under my skin on my forearm i can barely see it but i can feel it. it doesn't hurt and it rolls around when i rub it. it feels hard and i think it's attached to my skin tissue or something. also i have been playing guitar (i am a starter) an

I have a small lump under the skin on my forearm. it is soft, painless, and rolls around slightly when i run my hand over it. should i be worried?

I have a small sized circular lump underneath skin on my forearm, the size of a bb gun pellet. [ no pain ] anything to worry about? thank you

I have a lump on my forearm underneath my skin. it's not painful and it's sort of hard. the area of the lump is darkening. i'm worried, what is it?

I have little lumps along the underside of my forearms. they are hard fatty bulges that have little wiggling room under the skin. what are they?

Hi i have small multiple pea sized lumps under both my forearms just under skinthere is no pain and they roll under skin when touched. it is colorless?

Have a hard lump on my left forearm.its not sore and it's the same colour as my skin...can u give me any advice on it ...thank you?

Hard bb/pea sized lump in forearm for 4-5 years was skin colored, not getting bigger but has become red/pink in last few months. painless. ?

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