How can I get rid of this lumps on my forehead? (photos)

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I had these 2 lump on my forehead since I was a little kid. I don’t know what it is. Didn't bother me over the years but as I got older i would like to get rid of them. I'm thinking it could a cyst or some kind of osteoma. Any help to what these are?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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. We would have to remove the lipoma to be sure that it is not something else and we usually do this by sending it to a pathologist for evaluation. If a lipoma is painful, then an exam is needed to make sure it is not compressing on a nerve or whether the diagnosis is different. Aftercare for a lipoma includes gentle compression and Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily on the wound.

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Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

If it is hard and immobile most probably a boney swelling or frontal bossing as u suggested. If it is soft and mobile most probably a lipoma.

Eitherways in your case better get it examined by a plastic surgeon and imaging helps in finding out the nature and extent of the swelling

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. Seek out an expert to rule out if these are possible osteomas. Best, Dr. Emer

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Most likely these are osteomas but an in-person examination and possible radiology tests may be needed to confirm

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