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A member asked:
Is it normal for the skin over lipomas to itch ? the ones in my arm and thigh itch, also have a painful lipoma in thigh.
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No unusual : If you have multiple movsble subcutaneous masses , itching and irritation they may not be lipomas , most liklyyou have subcutaneous neurofibromas, get one or two biopsies for sure, find out any of your blood relatives have similar condition.
Answered 12/9/2013
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