Question 1

what are lipomas?

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Lipoma's: These are tumors made up of fat cells that are densely packed together.  They are benign.  These can be annoying and may even be painful depending on where they are.  If they bother you then see your physician for a referral to have them removed.

Question 2

what are lipomas caused by trauma is it fasha ?

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Benign tumors: Lipomas are benign fatty tumors of the deep layer of the skin, and are usually painless. Then can move around a little, and they usually occur in other family members. If large, or in a sensitive location, they can be removed with liposuction, with minimal scar.

Question 3

what are lipoma causes and treatment for teen?

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Not well studied: Occasionally there is a strong family history of multiple lipomas.

Treatment at any age is removal. I usually recommend waiting if.

Question 4

what color are lipomas normally, and how small can they be?

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Skin color: Usually lipomas are small (sub-cm) to large (several cm) rubbery benign (non-cancerous) fat tumors. They are usually located in the subcutaneous tissue and the color is not "seen". If you have a discolored mass or anything growing on your skin seeing a dermatologist is recommended. Of note some melanomas can be amelanotic (non-black).

Question 5

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 6

do lipomas go away?

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NO: Benign fatty tumors (lipomas) will persist, and possibly enlarge. No need to remove, however, unless they're on a pressure point or become uncomfortable or unsightly. Good luck.

Question 7

do lipomas come and go?

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NO: They do not  'come and go' , lipoma is a slow growing , benign tumor of fat tissue, once develop will not disappear , unless removed, rarely they can turn to malignant liposarcoma.

Question 8

why and how lipomas form?

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Unknown : No one is sure how and why lipomas form. However, they are almost always not cancerous and easily removed by a simple operation.

Question 9

what to do for lipoma pain?

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Depends...: If is a solitary one and painful and also localized in a place that could interfere with quality of life, it should be removed. If there are however many of them surgery should be reserved to the larger ones. If a rapid grow is observed it should be checked and even biopsied as it can degenerate in a nasty tumor.

Question 10

how to cure multiple lipoma?

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Sxcision: Multiple excieions as long as there is no genetic disease such as von recklinghouse disease.

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