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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Cysts?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Cysts?
by Dave F, Mar 31, 2000 12:00AM
I have various bumps under the skin of my upper thighs, and waistline. They vary in size from pea sized to maybe 7mm. They don't bother me in any way but do concern me. The first one started in 7th grade and they have been increasing in number since. I am now 37. I asked my doctor a long while back if I should be concerned and he said "If they don't hurt or bother you, don't worry about them." Should I be concerned?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Apr 02, 2000 12:00AM
, Apr 02, 2000 12:00AM
Dave:
Nope. They're probably cysts or lipomas (collections of fat cells.) Cancers don't develop over years and come in bunches. If you think they're changing significantly, or if you just want more reassurance, show them to your doctor, or to another doctor, at your next physical. But they sound unremarkable 9and common.)
Best. Dr. R
Nope. They're probably cysts or lipomas (collections of fat cells.) Cancers don't develop over years and come in bunches. If you think they're changing significantly, or if you just want more reassurance, show them to your doctor, or to another doctor, at your next physical. But they sound unremarkable 9and common.)
Best. Dr. R
scared and concerned in Texas