I have a lipoma under my armpit and sometimes it gets really itchy and annoying. Is this normal for a lipoma?

Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia....

Thank you for sharing your question.  Most likely this is an infected sebaceous cyst.  I would seek out your PCP or general surgeon for removal and antibiotics.  Hope this helps.

No, I would definitely not attempt to remove a lipoma on your own. This could be very risky especially around your eyes and you may cause permanent damage or major scarring. I highly recommend that you book and in person consultation with a dermatologist or board certified plastic surgeon in...

Hi, thanks for your question. No, lipomas cannot move from one area of the body to another. When you put pressure on a lipoma you will feel it move under your finger but it will generally remain in the same area. Lipomas are typically harmless but they can grow and cause discomfort. I highly...

Thank you for sharing your question.  It is possible that as a lipoma grows in size that it can impinge on surrounding nerves to cause pain.  This depends on an in-person examination to discuss.  

The board certified PS who performs your lipoma surgery will provide your discharge or post-operative care instructions.  If you have an uneventful surgery, no unusual bleeding or issues with your stitches, no fever or chills, and your wound is not red, swollen or draining, you should...