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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Causes Of Lipoma

Health Encyclopedia: Skin Lumps

Definition

Skin lumps are any abnormal lump or swelling on the skin.


Considerations

Many people wonder if small bumps or lumps on the body are something to worry about. The majority of lumps that appear on your body are harmless, especially the kind that feel soft and roll easily (lipomas).

Most lumps and swellings are benign (not cancerous). In general, when a lump or swelling appears suddenly (over 24 - 48 hours) and is painful, it is usually caused by an injury or an infec...

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