Skin Surgical, Burns & Scar Revision

Skin lumps are areas of abnormal raised skin or swelling under the skin. Some lumps can be hard, some soft. Some are adhered to the skin, or even in the skin, while others may be moveable under the skin. A skin lump that is increasing in size, causes pain, or has a change in appearance, will need medical assessment. You may want to consider a biopsy or removal.

Cyst

Skin cysts/epidermal cysts are common causes of skin lumps. A skin cyst or epidermal cyst is a collection of keratinous material within a capsule, that is found in hair bearing skin. The face ears, back and chest are common areas where epidermal cysts can occur, though they can actually appear anywhere on the body. These cysts or lumps are not cancerous. However, they can become problematic when they enlarge rapidly, or become infected. Read more about cyst removal.

Lipoma

A lipoma is a lump that can be felt under the skin. It is made up of a lump of fatty growth. It can appear anywhere in the body and is usually non-cancerous. Removal of this fatty growth is not always necessary. However, it may sometimes grow in an inconvenient part of your body, cause discomfort, or grow in size. You may then want to consider lipoma removal and a histological test of the lump.

Moles

Moles appear as small skin growths and are most often darker than the surrounding skin. Moles may change in appearance over time. They can increase in size, become darker in pigmentation, or have a change in texture. Some moles can turn cancerous. Others may even be skin cancer that appears like a mole. If your mole shows a change in character, or if you have a new pigmented growth, you may want to consider medical assessment and consult doctor on mole removal. 

Warts and Skin Tags

Warts and skin tags are small bumps of skin that can occur in areas which cause irritation or inconvenience. For example, warts or skin tags can appear on the neck, which can get caught in clothing or cause embarrassment if numerous and unsightly.