im really not concerend about, but it has gone down some, so it has become smaller, ive had it for awhile, i think it went away awhile back and came back, if its a lymph node, they filter bad cells right? how does it get rid of them though?
Hello,
This kind of bump can be a swollen lymph node, a sebaceous cyst or a boil. Lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes) is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection along with other numerous causes.
Sebaceous cyst is a closed sac or cyst below the surface of the skin that fills with a fatty white, semi-solid material called sebum produced by sebaceous glands of the epidermis. It is usually painless but can become painful if infected. Boils are caused by infection of the hair follicle be staph aureus.
To confirm the diagnosis I suggest you to get an evaluation done from a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
If it is a fatty cyst (lipoma) it is soft and you can move it a little. It would be more or less spherical. Watch it for a bit. If it grows or you become concerned, see a dermatologist.