A member asked:

I have a tiny (size of a bb) ball just under the skin on my outer thigh. no pain. you can't see it, only feel it. it is very small (1 mm) and perfectly round. i just discovered it. what could it be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Lipoma?: Could be a lipoma? Check with your doctor.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 9/23/2013

4.9k views

Thank

Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Cyst or lipoma: Although i cannot say for sure, it sounds like you have a cyst or a lipoma. Both of these are benign. I would see your internist or a dermatologist, to be sure.

Answered 9/22/2013

4.9k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have a tiny (size of a bb) ball just under the skin on my outer thigh. no pain. you can't see it, only feel it. it is very small (1 mm) and perfectly round. i just discovered it. what could it be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Dr Peltan agreed

Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have this small lump on my leg. It's hard and feels almost like a little ball inside my skin. It doesn't hurt at all. Just curious as what it is.

A member asked:

I noticed 2 very tiny dots of whiteish discoloration, one on my foot and one on top my leg.. Is that an indication of vitiligo developing? I am brown skin?

A member asked:

A bruise appeared on the back of my right leg just below the knee. Its big and purple and theres a small bump in the top part of the bruise under the skin and its painful. My foot is tingling leg feels swollen. No trauma. Female 43 hx HTN no Rx?

A member asked:

Hi, I've noticed what feels like a tiny ball under the skin in my thigh. It's not really visible, I don't notice it on the other side, there's no pain, it could just be a piece of muscle but just wanted to check with a doctor. Thanks?

A member asked:

Normally fit and healthy. Found a moveable lump in top inner thigh (size of tennis ball), suddenly appeared. Not painful, no change in skin colour, doesn't limit any movement. Moves around, if I press it it moves. Found 10 days ago?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Hi there. I have noticed recently a very small bb sized ball lump on the top of my penis shaft just underneath the skin. It does not hurt at all and causes no problems, it also isnt visible but I can feel it when I go to touch it. Please help?

I found a small bb size limp under my skin around my leg crease and it's moveable ?

Small hard spot in crotch area near the crease between thigh and crotch. Feels like a small ball under the skin. Also painless. Really worried...

I got hit in leg with BB gun. Skin lost small bleeding. Not deep cut. Small lump under skin . Is the bullet in my leg?

I have a small lump om the at the top inner of my thigh. it is sore to touch and it feels like a little ball under my skin, help???

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?